My plate. Well, the first one.
Jenny needed to hold herself up after a great meal.
Me, Julie, and Jenny. We played sand volley ball, went swimming, and wore tank tops. Its hot in this country.
The Vargas'. Our hosts.
Eating.Thanksgiving!
Spending my first 'major holiday', as the mission field calls it, away from home was a bit tricky for me. I woke up feeling much more homesick than I imagined. Yet by dinner time with close friends, I felt more embraced than I imagined. There are a number of North American families here, but also a number of international families that have adopted this fun tradition of being Thankful.
We had great food and great fun with so many people.
What a blessing it was to be able to talk to a lot of my family that evening. It was wonderful to hear my little cousins growing up so quickly and so interested in this work that their cousin is doing. Very fun to hear that they look here at my blog and enjoy photos I send. It is always a joy to hear from my grandparents and of their life. And of course to my Aunt's and Uncle's who have very much kept me as strong here as I would have liked.
In morning devotionals I had everyone go around the room and say something they were thankful for. I am thankful that I am missed and that I have some people to miss. What a joy that is.
Spending my first 'major holiday', as the mission field calls it, away from home was a bit tricky for me. I woke up feeling much more homesick than I imagined. Yet by dinner time with close friends, I felt more embraced than I imagined. There are a number of North American families here, but also a number of international families that have adopted this fun tradition of being Thankful.
We had great food and great fun with so many people.
What a blessing it was to be able to talk to a lot of my family that evening. It was wonderful to hear my little cousins growing up so quickly and so interested in this work that their cousin is doing. Very fun to hear that they look here at my blog and enjoy photos I send. It is always a joy to hear from my grandparents and of their life. And of course to my Aunt's and Uncle's who have very much kept me as strong here as I would have liked.
In morning devotionals I had everyone go around the room and say something they were thankful for. I am thankful that I am missed and that I have some people to miss. What a joy that is.
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