Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Finally updating!

Hello everyone! I am finally updating everyone on a little bit of what I've been up to. Sorry it took so long, but I don't get much time that I'm not using to speak directly to family and friends. Things are going great! This place is beautiful, and I have quite enjoyed the snow here!  Foods are quite different here, and I am still adjusting. So far I've tried spinach soup, fish soup, pork meatloaf, salami sandwiches, and curry. Along with some Czech snacks that I have now idea how to say or explain. Speaking of the language, I am starting to pick up some basics! It's tough though! Also, there are a lot of different languages spoken in our house, which gets extremely entertaining at times. Besides the obvious of English and Czech, we have German, Ukrainian, and South African! So yes, translations turn to giggles quite often.
So far we have had a few talks from our first speaker, Dan Baumann! And if you get a chance to find a video of his story... Listen to it! He is hilarious and has quite an amazing story. We are learning a lot about spending time with God and listening to him.
As for adjusting, it is a process I am working on still. I have homesick days. I love the group and the people I am meeting here, but I do miss home and my friends and family lots too! The biggest adjustments ar probably the obvious.. Food, weather, and funny things like toilets and showers. It's an adjustment, but exciting at the same time. We do a 6:10 "wake up" and we have 5mins to get dressed and out the front door for a jog. THAT has recently become the biggest challenge. Haha for those of you that know me, you know that me and sleep are best friends.
Anyways, at is all I have time for, for now. I love and miss you all very much!

1 comment:

  1. Carley - So glad to hear you have arrived safely and your first week and a half sounds quite interesting with cultural adjustments. Please know we miss you too here at IRPC and you will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Blessings, PB

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