The blessing of Jehovah—that is what makes rich, and he adds no pain with it. - Proverbs 10:22
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
1st Week In Tarija
Well our first week has been eventful. We started out the first day going in service Justin and I both placed magazines and the householders were very nice. Then after we went to lunch to get some Hamacas (huge saltenas). Then we looked around town a bit. When we got back to the car we noticed all of our service bags had been stolen. Good thing I carried mine with me everywhere we went. Otherwise I could have lost my passport and all the money we brought with us. Justin lost his nice new service bag and dog zapper. Out of the 4 we brought 3 were stolen. So I am the only one who now has a dog zapper which is really needed in service. The Marsdens (the family we are with) lost their bags too. She lost her drivers license and carnet (which is your Bolivian id).Then on Friday we went to the sisters house were we are going to live. It is a nice guest house. The sister gave us a super cheap rent and has been doing so much for us. We are so grateful. We started our paperwork and had to wait until Monday to pick it up. Over the weekend we went to our meeting on Saturday night and service on Saturday and Sunday. We bought things we needed for the house on both days at different outdoor markets that are only on the weekends. They were a lot of fun. We spent around $150 on so much stuff that with 4 people all our hands were full. It is amazing the prices down here and the quality of things you can buy. The food is amazing everything is fresh and reasonably priced. So on Monday we went and finished our paperwork. Today we slept in and did some more shopping for the house. Bought a washer and dryer from the missionaries here in Tarija. Then we took it to our new home and met Jordi which is the sisters kid. He is really nice. They also have two dogs. One reminds me of Dulce and her big eyes and the other is a Boxer. So you know I am loving it. Well I got to go to our meeting. I will post pictures when I can. :)
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Dear Stephanie--It was so nice to hear from you and to be updated about all of your new happenings. Would you have believed on your wedding day, you would be having such an exciting adventure in life so quickly. Thanks for sharing this experience with us and making us a part of it, as it helps us keep the pioneer/missionary spiriit also. We will be looking forward to the pictures of your new little abode.
ReplyDeleteI will be leaving in a couple of weeks for the South. Plan to go by way of my two surviving sisters and one brother and staying and visiting few days with each. After visiting with my two sister I will go to my brother who lives close to Texarkana, Tx/Ark. As I move acros the Southern States I will try to settle into a congregation along the way for a few weeks and share in service with them. Will be gone for about three months or until the winter releases its grip on the Ohio Valley.
Please be assured of our interest and excitment as you go about your ministry. Incidentially are you in the same time zone as we are? So again, our love and prayers and support goes with you and Justin. As ever your brother and your friend. ~Leslie Shuster~
Hi there,
ReplyDeleteAlthough we don't know eachother I am a sister from England. I've just found your blogs, and have enjoyed reading through them. My friends were privileged to attend the 129th Gilead Class too.
I hope you are settled in Bolivia, how exciting! I spent a month over in Ecuador earlier this year...fantastic ministry!I hope to return next year for longer. Life there comes with it's challenges...but the blessings are too numerous to count!
May Jehovah continue to bless your service and I hope you find it is very satisfying and rewardable ministry in Bolivia.
Take care, Christian Love, Manika
Dear Manika,
ReplyDeleteIt is very nice to meet you. Who were your friends that went to Gilead? Our will have to let the Moyas know that you know them. Thank you for your comments and encouragement. If you want us to send you a monthly email of our travels with pics send me your email at: Stephanie.davy07@gmail.com
Sincerly,
Stephanie