What a little encouragement can do!

Thanks for the encouragement!  I received an encouraging note from some friends that I haven't even met in person...and it was such a gift!  It was a reminder that I really can keep people posted on how we are doing and how they can pray for us- and that walking the journeys of life together is so much sweeter than alone.

                     

We moved into an apartment with bare walls and bare floors, but were so thankful to find an ikea with a free bus service, so we made a day of it!  A little bit more homey (and a little bit dorm-like as well!)

Language school has been profitable for our language skills, and challenging in every other way.  We are so thankful that, by God's grace and in His strength alone, we have survived!  One of our teachers who served many years in Africa shared the observation that, for many Americans the culture shock of moving to France is more difficult than the culture shock of moving to Africa!  We have learned the physical manifestations of culture shock- each of us a little bit different- while in 'transition mode'.  As we enter into another season of transition, we appreciate your prayers for health, safety and that the Joy of the Lord would be our Strength!

 

Life in a city full of cultural differences and returning to school full time- Oh La La!

(that's French for Aye-Caramba!)