It is now our 2nd weekend in Managua. When we think about all the warm people we have met, the church services we have participated in, and the whirlwind of places we´ve seen, it feels like we have been here much longer than 8 days. But then we try to make basic conversation with our host family (their house is in the picture), and we remember that we are still very new to the language and culture. We are full time students of Spanish now, with tutors in the morning, class all afternoon, and practicing with our family in the evening. For the most part, we have really been enjoying the process, especially since we both enjoy word games! We have been extremely successful at making mistakes and embarrassing ourselves frequently.
-Elizabet
-Elizabet
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It's good to see your writing on here Beth :) I'm so excited for you two. I wish we could be down there with you!
Alan and Beth, seems from all of this blog and posting things are going pretty well and getting started. We heard a little about what's happening at the staff meeting today and everyone wishes you both well. The language part can be challenging but what a thrill to learn another language once it's done. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. I'm glad for this method of staying in touch. Scott Hammer
Hey Alan and Beth, we're glad you guys got down there ok and that you're diving right in. :) We think about you guys a lot! Have fun!
-Jeremy & Charis
So glad to get your note today! I was just thinking yesterday that we hadn't heard anything lately. Glad to hear that you've been successful at making mistakes in the language-- just hope it hasn't been anything major. Hmmm...how do you say deaconate in Spanish??? Slip that into a conversation--ANY conversation! Looking forward to hearing more about your community. Take care of each other! Beth TE
YAH!! It was fun to read your blog...it's going on my "favorites" so I expect to see lots of updates ;-) Of course, I recognize how crazy and exciting things probably are over there...so I'll be a little lenient for you (is that how you spell that?). I will continue to pray for y'all on this FUN adventure you are living! Isn't life GREAT?!?! Love, Kar
Hey guys! I'm so glad you made it down there safely! :) I'm really sorry that Deb and I never got to have a real goodbye with you two, but we'll see you again. We're lifelong friends - right?! ;) Hey, I'm totally excited about coming down there in May. We're still not sure how the whole trip will work - especially since we're going with Food for the Hungry. But keep on Becky Owen's case and maybe we can see you two!!! Ok - talk to you guys soon!
timmy
dear Trushes...(Elizabet y Alan)...good to hear from you. I'm going to try convincing Sheena to download Skype so we can talk. I love you a lot. please continue blogging. did you ever know you're my hero(es)? 'k...hasta luego. yo se amo mucho....the other E Trush ;)
beth,
a friend of mine in ecuador made the following mistake:
after a weekend in the countryside, visiting volcanoes, eating out, riding horses, she returned to her host family. they asked how it was, and she said, "montabamos caballeros por tres horas."
i trust you haven't stuck your foot that far in yet . . . but if you have, pray share.
have a blast - eat an eskimo for me!
peace,
aaron dahlstrom
Alan & Beth, So good to hear from you all. I'm thinking of you often and praying for you just as much. :) Saw Becky today at the agape center. good times. You are missed. I'm so glad you are blogging! Keep it up. -Ryan
Hey guys, I am really glad I finally clicked to this sight. It is nice to see where you are at in your process. I have been thinking about you a lot and have been praying that you will breeze through these holiday seasons away from home. I am really jealous that you are learning Spanish. I wish I was! You are missed and loved. Your sister does a great job of keeping me updated as well. We love you and miss you!
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