More village activities
Many of the men were not available for Greg like the women were, they were out in their fields or tending their rubber trees.
Since Greg did not have ‘crafty’ projects to work on, he helped out the Fullers and Schumachers with some projects around their houses.
The Schumachers had just moved into their new house, (that they built), and still had some painting that needed to be finished. Greg is handy with a paintbrush!
The Fullers had another project for him. They have a language helper/house helper, Dam, whom they would like to begin teaching through the Chronological lessons. She would also be helping them get the lessons ready in the Isaan language.
Since she is not a Christian, she is not familiar with the Bible. To make the lesson easier for her to follow, Greg created a Scripture packet for her so that when, in the lesson, a verse is referenced, she can just look in her packet and not have to fumble through an unfamiliar Bible.
He also helped with their chickens and turkeys. The Fullers are raising turkeys, hoping to get some of the villagers raising them, as a means of creating income.
Of course we all had to take our turns snuggling the Schumachers new sweet baby boy, Samuel. They are just begining to walk the adoption path with this cutie, and would appreciate your prayers along the way!
So, what did you do this summer? Take any trips? Find a fun new place close to home? What was your favorite thing?
August 22nd, 2008 at 1:08 am
So happy to check back on your blog and find several new posts and pictures! Sounds like you had an interesting and profitable summer
We arrived in Argentina last Saturday and have spent this week catching our breath. Our summer was super busy as we spent as much time with the hubby’s parents as possible (and our daughter who lives in their basement apartment), running back up to Michigan to pack in fits and spurts, and visiting different churches every Sunday. Our container came on the last Monday in the States, we had all our worldly goods boxed and palletized and it took just two hours to load it all. Whew! Never want to do that again! What comes to Argentina stays in Argentina!
I begin language study at the beginning of September. The mission has never allowed anyone to do their’s on the field before so I feel the pressure to do well — or no one else will get the chance!
Meanwhile we’ll begin the necessary paperwork that’s involved with moving here. Sounds like getting the hubby’s I.D. may be easier than we thought since he still has his old (really old!) one from when he grew up here as an MK. And once he has his, it will be easier for me to get mine. Or so we hope
LOVED the mat you made! After all that work, I don’t think I’d let anyone sit on it though. I’d hang it on the wall!
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:46 am
Love all the pictures and your wonderful tales. What an adventure for the Lord you all are taking. I so enjoy all the photos.