Today marks the two-year anniversary of our arrival in Indonesia. In celebration of this occasion, we have listed 25 things that we've learned in these past two years.
Here they are in no particular order...
1. Even the smartest of people can feel very stupid when not able to communicate well. Resorting back to talking like a toddler to a group of adults is very humbling.
2. One doesn't need to possess a lot of things to display generosity.
3. An "uncomfortable" life invites unimaginable blessings.
4. Children make friends quickly despite language barriers.
5. Cookies go a long way in making friends!
6. What is considered dirty to one person, is clean to another.
7. Often times we are out-loved by the ones we've come to love.
8. Living in the tropics means living with LOTS of humidity. Great for the complexion, not so great for the curly hair!
9. The storehouse of rain is often opened up right above our house.
10. Having more is frequently embarrassing.
11. The Bible speaks more loudly and clearly when reading it from an uncomfortable life than a comfortable one.
12. We have MANY people who love us and support us back in the States!
13. We rent our house from the ants. We get in their way, not the other way around.
14. Cooking from scratch is fun and gives a sense of accomplishment.
15. It is completely acceptable for a family of 4 to ride on a motorcycle together.
16. There is no need to check the weather channel to find out the weather...its always the same.
17. UHT milk is still disgusting.
18. Skype is a great blessing.
19. Poverty has a face.
20. The sun here can dry clothes faster than a dryer.
21. God's creation is truly beautiful.
22. A smile can melt away cultural differences.
23. Sleep is necessary.
24. Health is important.
25. The hope that we have in Christ is tangible and real.
1 comment:
Love your 25 ponderings....we say a hearty amen to many of them!
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