We're doing GREAT!! Sorrry it took so long to write.IThe girls and I were talking about how our friends were probably so worried without hearing from us,but our own concerns were calmed once we got to know this place. What a beautiful nature this is here. we've watched several humming birds nearby.I saw a 18" long iguana/lizzard thing. no spiders or excessive bugs yet. trash and run-down houses and shops. Chaos in the streets- no rules, drivers on both sides of the road zipping around each other. but everyone friendly.
I was desperate to find a place to live! We stayed in a great hotel room on the water edge the first night. 3 beds-enough for all 6 of us (Us 5 and Erin Deitz-staying one week with us) If we keep paying by the night, it was going to get too expensive. Places are so full since July is their busiest month. I skipped school and house hunted. We have a wonderful little house (by Utila standards) lol 2 bedrooms, kitchen/nook, den,rr, and washing machine on a little porch with clothes lines. Yea! That will help so much with laundry! Oh electricity is cool here. You prepay, and have a gadget in your home that shows how many kilowats you have now, and you can watch them count down and conserve if you want to. A light warns you if you're getting low, so that you can go pay more. It's going to help us stay on budget! You're only hearing from us now because of this amazing gift from David, my older brother, for those who don't know. This laptop is awesome! With it we are picking up wireless from the neighbor.lol Thank you,David!
Food is more expensive here. Bummer. We ate some lentils and rice tonight. With cumin/pepper and salt. We hope to find some honey to buy. Our teachers are awesome ladies. I went by 2 churches to find out their meeting times. We hope to visit the Baptist church tomorrow 7pm. We plan to ask if they'd like to plan a special VBS sort of thing for kids during the SunJam here (big island music party)in a couple weeks. If it's God's will to happen, they'll like the idea,or have other ideas for us. Others we've met need the Lord. Keep praying for opportunities to reveal Him to them.
FYI- the Caribbean accent is strong! I thot they esaggerated it on Pirates of the C. movie, but they didn't!
Wow, that's about all I can say. The girls at this point are wanting to buy some land here and maybe never leave.
We're all exhausted. It's almost my turn for the shower. then bed.
Buenas Noches ! -Denise
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Wow, sounds like you gals are gonna be loving it there! :) Anyhow, make sure to send Erin back with a good mailing address...I feel like I need to ship ya girls some Central Market lovin'!!!
Have fun and may God bless your time down there!
Camina la playa para mÃ!
Bryan G
Praise the Lord!! I had to leave the house early this morning so just barely got to read your blog but was so thrilled to hear that our awesome God provided for you. The place sounds really quaint. (pictures please :-)
You sure have a great big brother!! Thank you David for providing the laptop so they girls can keep in touch.
We will be looking forward to hearing what the Baptist church says about a VBS in a couple of weeks. Wouldn't that be exciting to actually be working with the people.
Sending lots of love and prayers and looking forward to the next entry.
Love you all,
Aunt Becky and Uncle Ed
¡Que celoso estoy! Gracias por los actualizaciónes. Estoy orando para ustedes.
¡Dios los bendiga!
David
haha if you never come back I will have to come visit you there. sounds beautiful! we are praying for your ministry. sending love~
Shayna
Glad to hear there are no spiders so far! I'll be praying for the VBS and children's ministry to work out. Can't wait to join you guys the end of August! It will be fun :)
Hello Denise and girls,
Happy 4th of July from the good old USA!!! I'm sure it will seem strange to you there with no celebration.
I know you have been very busy but hope to hear from you soon.
Our love and prayers,
Aunt Becky and Uncle Ed
Buenas Dias, So glad you haad a good flight & are save. I pray for your safety during you time in Utila, it sound beautiful. Did you take any fireworks w/you so you cld celebrate a little?lol Gramp is working today but gets off at 2:30 so thats not to bad. We'll probably watch firewrks frm our yard.I can use a cane if I have someone to walk w/me so feel great about that. Have fun, Bless you all. love you all Mariylinxx00
Hey you guys,
It's so fun to read your blog and hear what a great time you are having. What an incredible opportunity for you all. You are in our prayers!
Love,
Jon, Stephanie, Claire, Anna, Sam and Abby
Hi Y'all!!
I've kept up with you through Mama reading the blogs to me over the phone on my way to work.
Thank the Lord for him providing for you in every way.
We are SOOO looking forward to PICTURES!!!!!!!!!!!
God bless America and you guys too.
It all sounds so awesome. I liked the way you described stepping off the small plane in Utila and just gazing at your NEW surroundings!
We love you and wish you a HAPPY
4th of JULY!!!!!!
Love, Deanna, Rob, Jeffrey and Taylor
Hi Girls, Sounds like your all having a blast & meeting so many new friends. What an offortunity to spread the good news by having a Sunday schhol class. I went to the nerve dr today for tests & he says its ny syactic nerve, wither pinched or stretched. Will have to have a mri to see more info. I feel really good that I finally got a start for some answers. I"m getting around really well w/my cane. I really appreciate your prayers & pray for you all every nite. So glad you are getting settled, sure enjoy reading your blogs. Love to all, Mariylin xxoo
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