One Year Anniversary

So, believe it or not this week marks one year that we have been out of the country. When I think over the last year, I realize that we have learned a lot and probably changed a lot. It is amazing how much of the language we know and how much better we get around now as opposed to the first week we were here. I remember being scared of the subway and uneasy about getting into a taxi. Now I would prefer either of those rather than walking. :) Ha! I have learned so much...we have learned so much. But we have a long way to go, I think. There are still things that are very difficult at times, and I constantly have in the back of my mind, "how am I going to explain what I need in this crazy language?" But really, I think that we are doing well, and the kids are doing great.

I remember the first week we took Isaac to school and how difficult it was for him. Now he would go to school on Saturdays if we would let him. He loves it, and the only thing that is difficult is getting him to wake up some mornings. And Autumn...well, her only cultural issue has been trying to figure out why local people let her do anything she wants, while Mommy and Daddy have all sorts of "rules."

We are very thankful to be where we are and to have had all the help from those around us--you know who you are. :) And we are very thankful for the internet..for facebook...for emails and pictures of things back home. It has helped trememdously. God is good!