Trimester 1 of our 3 trimester year of language learning is complete!! We've included pictures of Tina standing with each of our teachers (we had the same 3 teachers but different class schedules).
This trimester was full of mistakes, progress, patience, growth, frustration, sleeplessness, hope, victory and so much more! We learned to "trust the process", to persevere and have faith in God's character and strength even if we grow tired and weary.
We have also been striving to choose gratitude in the midst of hardship. This is a hard process but we count it as a total gift and a once in a lifetime opportunity. Who can complain about that?! (Well, sometimes we can but that's where grace comes in isn't it?)
God blessed us this trimester with teachers who seek to please God with their work. Each of them view their work as an opportunity to equip missionaries to share the love and grace of God with all of Latin America. Their patience, heart and consistent presence were a huge gift and stabilizer during this stretching time.
Shortly after our trimester ended Chris made his way to Nicaragua to renew his tourist visa. This trip was made with two other Chris'. Just imagine all the jokes told about 3 Chris' headed to the border. They were truly endless! The three Chris' spent over 16 hours on a public bus, 4 of which were spent waiting at the border for clearance. Chris (Ferry) specifically begrudged the bus music-soundtrack of Celine Dion. He made jokes about a new form of torture - bus border crossings with Celine Dion...a recipe to make any guilty party confess on the spot!
While Chris was in Nicaragua the girls and I enjoyed a quiet girls-only weekend. We read books, snuggled, played chase, cards and more. This was a sweet time for us but we were very glad to have Daddy back home!! As a gift, we promised him no Celine Dion music for the next year.
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