Since we arrived in Paraguay we have been “stuck” in the capital, Asuncion, waiting for our precious new addition. I think we all are a bit stir-crazy wanting to be at our home in rural San Francisco, but that time will have to wait a bit longer (like a month) because Jeff and I will begin a Guarani refresher course (in another town) next week. As you can imagine, we did not have many opportunities to practice while we were in the states and we are feeling a bit rusty.
This weekend we had an opportunity to head home for a quick visit. We had a wonderful time and have many reasons to Praise God.
We had a flat tire while traveling and God sent 2 men to help Jeff.
There is no cooking gas in town (due to a country-wide shortage), but a neighbor gave us her gas for the weekend and told us she’d cook over coals.
Our team mates who live 1 ½ hours away came the day before we arrived to clean our house, make our beds, and leave us meals.
Jeff went to a Sunday morning meeting (it was too cold for me to venture out with baby Julia) and had great conversations. Throughout Sunday, we were greeted by many many friends who came by the house bringing various gifts of fruit and milk and thanks that we were returning to help the community.
Everything was well cared for while we were gone. The kids loved seeing their house, playing with their toys, and reuniting with Boots (cat) and Lady (dog). As we were packing up Monday to leave Tyler asked me why we always had to leave places…..poor guy.
Julia got to see her home for the first time and liked it so much that she decided not to sleep at night (lest she miss out on the dogs howling and the roosters crowing). God kept her healthy and safe while being passed around from visitor to visitor.
Jeff changing our flat tire
The red dirt road....getting closer to home
there is some comfort knowing that things haven't changed since we've been gone
these beautifully colored lapacho trees bloom this time of year
Micah with our dog Lady who was missed terribly by the kids while we were gone.
Micah enjoying fruit
2 comments:
So glad you made it home safely! I have been praying for you and the babers and your family. Love you.
Bienvendios a casa!!! I remember saying quiet prayers for my son's health as all the women in the barrio wanted to hold him as a newborn. Thank God for His covering and for a safe return!
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