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.]
Hey there, Karl. I think I know some of what you feel, meu amigo - though perhaps I reacted in a different way. While living with Denilze's parents for 6 months, there were times when I really felt apathetic and sad. My main problem was not that I missed my family and friends too much, though that definitely played a part. The primary source of my frustration was not to be able to communicate any of my deep emotions or words to anyone. No one spoke English, and I didn't feel like I had much help being involved in conversations. I felt very left out and rejected. Even going to church felt very empty because I could only understand about a third of what was being said - and that's if I tried really hard to concentrate, making my brain hurt. So my hard times were a little different, but I'm sure you have felt some of that from time to time too. It must be hard being isolated even from Nadya's family. So if the original plans of getting a job in the mines don't end up working out, is there anything keeping you there? My impression was that this was the only reason you were going there... a high probability of getting connected with a job. If that falls through, maybe it isn't the right place? But if Nadya is happy with her work, then that's part of the equation too. Obviously you know the details better and what are your best options... just posing a curiosity. I hope you guys are well. God Bless (sounds trite, I know).
ReplyDeleteYour friends miss you too! Praying for you!
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Phil, I will reply via a new post soon. Angie, thank you for saying that. It is good to hear it.
ReplyDeleteWe are doing well. :D