Sometimes the days feel like they go by slowly, yet the weeks go by quickly. Today is Thursday, Jan.9 and Randy departs for home on Jan. 13. I know his world is forever changed as Rebekah's and mine. We are all so glad he's been able to join us for the first part of our trip. I so wish he could stay the entire time, but he has many responsibilities to return to at our home and business. We've been incredibly grateful for our son and daughter in law looking after our home and animals and for our sons taking care of our business! Without them, it wouldn't have been possible for Randy to be here.
We made a decision about a van to purchase for Tabitha's Heart. So between today and tomorrow we will go through the steps of exchanging money, filling out transfer papers, and so forth. It was an incredible journey to get this far. Randy spent hours online researching, we solicited help of a couple young people to bridge the language barrier, took a 40 min. taxi ride to look at another vehicle, and more. It's been a lesson in patience, mostly for Randy. He is so used to sourcing out vehicles and purchasing for our business and having to rely on others' help and WAIT has been challenging for him. We are purchasing the van from a pastor at the local Assembly of God church. His heart was tender when he understood that we are donating for working with the street children. It seats eight. It is older but we are hopeful it will meet Rachel's needs.
We will do some more shopping today. We haven't been to the local open market, yet. My goal is to finish our shopping so we can pack our treasures in Randy's suitcases and send them home with him. Rebekah is really looking forward to the shopping trip. After the larger market the other day, I hope this one feels less crowded and chaotic.
We continue to learn to only plan for the immediate day or couple of hours. Such a stark contrast to western culture and thinking. Rachel continues to be in pain and we are praying for her healing and strength. There is always so much work to be done. School admissions need to be finished and she is trying to locate another building to rent. I wish I could be more help to her.
Until next time...
We made a decision about a van to purchase for Tabitha's Heart. So between today and tomorrow we will go through the steps of exchanging money, filling out transfer papers, and so forth. It was an incredible journey to get this far. Randy spent hours online researching, we solicited help of a couple young people to bridge the language barrier, took a 40 min. taxi ride to look at another vehicle, and more. It's been a lesson in patience, mostly for Randy. He is so used to sourcing out vehicles and purchasing for our business and having to rely on others' help and WAIT has been challenging for him. We are purchasing the van from a pastor at the local Assembly of God church. His heart was tender when he understood that we are donating for working with the street children. It seats eight. It is older but we are hopeful it will meet Rachel's needs.
We will do some more shopping today. We haven't been to the local open market, yet. My goal is to finish our shopping so we can pack our treasures in Randy's suitcases and send them home with him. Rebekah is really looking forward to the shopping trip. After the larger market the other day, I hope this one feels less crowded and chaotic.
We continue to learn to only plan for the immediate day or couple of hours. Such a stark contrast to western culture and thinking. Rachel continues to be in pain and we are praying for her healing and strength. There is always so much work to be done. School admissions need to be finished and she is trying to locate another building to rent. I wish I could be more help to her.
Until next time...
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