Making the Move

Anyone who has ever lived life at all knows that it comes with challenges. I've come to understand that the most important aspect of these challenges is not about the specific set of circumstances, but how we react to them. This is what shows who we are.

Yesterday, we were able to finish packing everything in our current apartment and move it to our new building. Thanks to the help of some of our friends, we did this pretty expeditiously. (I knew that feeding them and letting them play video games all the time would eventually pay off!) The new apartment is not only a bit bigger and closer to the sea, it's in a more residential area. We're hoping for a little less busyness, although I've heard that soccer matches in the area definitely break the silence. All things considered, the move was pretty easy, but tiring.

On a different note, we are having a bit of difficulty transitioning to our new jobs. Most of the problem lies with our current employer, so we are doing a lot of research and talking to folks whole are well-versed in these types of situations. We have wonderful friends and a good network of knowledgeable people who are helping us make some decisions. This experience certainly falls under the "adventure" category of living in a foreign country, although I wouldn't rank it the same as going to Egypt.

It's sometimes difficult to trust that every trial appointed to us is good for us, but we have seen glimpses of God's mercy throughout. We just ask for your prayers! Wisdom, faith, patience, and favor are all things that we need...

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.