Adaptation

Just Some of Our Bible Students

 

 

Tropical Rain Storm vs. Umbrella
You get used to getting caught in the rain, but at least you dry off fairly quickly

Sand, Ocean, Jungle, and Mountains. Our Territory

Just Another Day in Service. Most days we don't even miss our cars.

The best part of island ice is the beach at night.

The Local 'Aquarium'

Just about at the halfway mark and I'm beginning to think that maybe we are adjusting finally. The things that used to seem so uncomfortable have suddenly been categorized as the "norm" for us. Not having real food for a few days at a time. The boat didn't come in with drinking water so we have to boil the tap water all day. A load of laundry takes three or more hours to finish. Even the sun is becoming seemingly less intense as we walk all day to reach maybe four calls in service.

Anxieties are beginning to dissipate. I no longer worry so much about the "when's" or time slots of each of the days' activities. It's such a major transition. The thought of going back to life on the run almost seems overwhelming at this point. All the things to do in such a small amount of time back "home"... It's easy to think about all one could accomplish in a day; or in the span of three months.

Within these slow paced six weeks, I have accomplished more in the ministry than I could have in six months back home, it seems. Everyday I talk to someone who is thirsting for knowledge and truth, someone who shows their love for God just in the twinkle of their eyes. Despite the challenges in which we have faced here, the adjustments we have made, the struggles we have been through- there's nothing more meaningful I could have spent this time doing. For that, I am thankful.