Since you went to the trouble of visiting, I thought I would let you know why there are no new posts at the moment. We have moved to our own house (it is ours as long as we pay rent, anyway)!
Unfortunately that also means that the internet is not installed there yet. I have been writing posts, though, so there will be plenty to read when I get that data and an internet connection in the same place at the same time. I was going to do that today, but forgot the data at home.
It is really interesting how having the internet to communicate makes it so much easier to be far away from home...
Showing posts with label homesick. Show all posts
Showing posts with label homesick. Show all posts
Friday, February 02, 2007
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Thanksgiving In Brazil
Some have asked me what Thanksgiving is like here in Brazil. The answer is: Hot, just like any other day. According to Weather.com, it will be 97º F for a high, and 79º F for a low tomorrow.
I miss this time of year there. The brisk fall days, the family gatherings, the excellent food, the rain–wait, don't miss that to much.
I suppose that I should have planned ahead this year, and put together a feast. That would have been fun, but a lot of work. I am not sure what we will do, but probably not much. I am okay with that, too. I can be thankful without turkey and gravy.
So, since I won't be with the family around the dinner table, here are some things I am thankful for:
In honor of Thanksgiving, here is a little entertainment (If you are on a dial-up connection, that link might not be much fun.) to get you in the mood of being thankful.
I miss this time of year there. The brisk fall days, the family gatherings, the excellent food, the rain–wait, don't miss that to much.
I suppose that I should have planned ahead this year, and put together a feast. That would have been fun, but a lot of work. I am not sure what we will do, but probably not much. I am okay with that, too. I can be thankful without turkey and gravy.
So, since I won't be with the family around the dinner table, here are some things I am thankful for:
- My wife.
- Her family.
- My family.
- Friends.
- I have work this year!
- It is much cooler here than it was last year this time.
- The internet (so I can communicate with friends and family).
In honor of Thanksgiving, here is a little entertainment (If you are on a dial-up connection, that link might not be much fun.) to get you in the mood of being thankful.
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Friday, July 21, 2006
Five Days Short Of A Month
I apologize for it being so long since I updated. Not really much has happened, though. I guess in some ways that is not entirely true, but what I am trying to say is that no major changes have taken place.
Work:
We expect to know more on Tuesday regarding work for Nádya. We are fairly certain that will work out in our favor. As for me, I am teaching English using the course at called Spoken English Learned Quickly. I have one class per week. The students are so far impressing me at how fast they are picking things up (they are all adults my age or older).
As for my working at CVRD, the chances are not as good as they were. The guy we talked to evidently got transferred to another location, so we are going to be exploring other options.
I also have work in August teaching English at a school in the nearby city of Carajás. Its not full time, but it is a foot in the door.
Living Situation:
It is not ideal. We are making the best of it, and learning a lot about relationships with others. Pray with us that we can afford a place to call home soon.
Weather:
Its hot. Every day. 100º F is pretty normal with 27% humidity. It still gets down to about 70º F at night–which is cold when you are used to 100º F on a regular basis.
Other:
I am experiencing sort of a homesickness lately. Usually its not terribly acute, but it is there. Part of that is because I know that my parents are in the final stages of readying their house in Vancouver, WA for sale. They are moving to Idaho to be closer to family. I miss my brothers a lot, too.
I guess I really miss my roots; all the friends and acquaintances that I have made through the years. I miss my church especially as well.
[Note: If you are a friend of my parent's, and would like to have their new address email me or them.]
Work:
We expect to know more on Tuesday regarding work for Nádya. We are fairly certain that will work out in our favor. As for me, I am teaching English using the course at called Spoken English Learned Quickly. I have one class per week. The students are so far impressing me at how fast they are picking things up (they are all adults my age or older).
As for my working at CVRD, the chances are not as good as they were. The guy we talked to evidently got transferred to another location, so we are going to be exploring other options.
I also have work in August teaching English at a school in the nearby city of Carajás. Its not full time, but it is a foot in the door.
Living Situation:
It is not ideal. We are making the best of it, and learning a lot about relationships with others. Pray with us that we can afford a place to call home soon.
Weather:
Its hot. Every day. 100º F is pretty normal with 27% humidity. It still gets down to about 70º F at night–which is cold when you are used to 100º F on a regular basis.
Other:
I am experiencing sort of a homesickness lately. Usually its not terribly acute, but it is there. Part of that is because I know that my parents are in the final stages of readying their house in Vancouver, WA for sale. They are moving to Idaho to be closer to family. I miss my brothers a lot, too.
I guess I really miss my roots; all the friends and acquaintances that I have made through the years. I miss my church especially as well.
[Note: If you are a friend of my parent's, and would like to have their new address email me or them.]
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