tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7569783510722994877.post2277974827354420169..comments2014-01-21T13:48:43.950-08:00Comments on Derek and Alicia in the 'Zerb: Sunday day off...Derek and Alicia in the 'Zerbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01116595460699149968noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7569783510722994877.post-91761040500049087702009-10-16T08:05:41.527-07:002009-10-16T08:05:41.527-07:00Hi there you two! My Mom let me know what you were...Hi there you two! My Mom let me know what you were doing (via updates from Ambassador) and I'm SO excited for you both! I definitely think about you often, and have enjoyed reading your posts so far! <br /><br />Just wanted to let you know you're being thought of! I hope things are going well! :)Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08298269211888062496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7569783510722994877.post-91216614912368995132009-10-13T10:15:06.253-07:002009-10-13T10:15:06.253-07:00It is always great to hear from you guys. I think ...It is always great to hear from you guys. I think of you often, especially when Derek is missing from my history classes. My prayers are with you! <br /><br />Sarah BlacksherSarah and Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03299877306351922272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7569783510722994877.post-76666221533380404492009-10-11T18:23:10.240-07:002009-10-11T18:23:10.240-07:00am so excited to hear from you; though there's...am so excited to hear from you; though there's no shortage of trials, seems as though there are many blessings as well. I'm glad you were able to rest and relax some today; everything is easier when you're rested. I'm grateful there are some children in your lives; they help lighten a situation and make things more relaxed. Do you have a mailing address and are you allowed packages and such? We are praying for you daily and am excited to hear how God is working in your lives and, through you, in the lives of others. take care of each other! We love you. gingginger and paulnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7569783510722994877.post-74965745815539653402009-10-11T14:18:50.605-07:002009-10-11T14:18:50.605-07:00wow, thanks for another update! isn't it craz...wow, thanks for another update! isn't it crazy the things that are so different and the things you miss?... i'm so impressed with your quick language learning, and grateful for your host family and now extended host family. i agree with ana--have a kid!!! but you probably need to wait until you come back:) it's wonderful you're making time to pray and read the Word together... is your host family a believing family?? take care. we're praying!! much love.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054496562961470160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7569783510722994877.post-46220165655370765392009-10-11T13:33:04.521-07:002009-10-11T13:33:04.521-07:00I'm so glad to hear that you relaxed today. Y...I'm so glad to hear that you relaxed today. Your host mom sounds wonderful and she will help you adjust in ways you can't even imagine. It will all come together...I will never forget the day my exchange son Ola came to me with the most excited expression and said "Mary, I dreamed in ENGLISH last night!" -- that was about 2 months and many difficulties after he had arrived. And he was not even experiencing the same kinds of culture changes that you two are! What you are doing is AMAZING and what a blessing that God had it in His plans for you! Hang in there!Mary Mowennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7569783510722994877.post-89321519355189544172009-10-11T13:26:43.487-07:002009-10-11T13:26:43.487-07:00It will get easier once you become accustomed to t...It will get easier once you become accustomed to their way of living. Sounds like you have adjusted well, because of your faith and strength and patience. Good to know you are getting along well with your host family.GiaRaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00655769111761742735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7569783510722994877.post-52839469617990107982009-10-11T12:33:01.113-07:002009-10-11T12:33:01.113-07:00Derek and Alicia, I have been praying for you sinc...Derek and Alicia, I have been praying for you since you left and will continue daily. Keep the faith. God is in control. We are called to be content in all circumstances, but I understand that is not always easy. Try to recall three to five blessings of that particular day each night before you retire. I think you will sleep well.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08170556830010554739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7569783510722994877.post-60385018626380145642009-10-11T06:00:23.393-07:002009-10-11T06:00:23.393-07:00Alicia, I'm so glad you have some little ones ...Alicia, I'm so glad you have some little ones in your extended host family - kids have a way of lightening any struggle. We miss you so much. I'm so glad to hear that you're praying together each day - that has made a world of difference in our lives. Keep it up! I'm so relieved to hear that you had a good weekend and can relax after a difficult week. We are earnestly praying for your health, safety, growth, and relationships there in the Zerb. Be strong together. Be strong in Christ! I love you both! MomAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11263802711589102966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7569783510722994877.post-17698062062399767902009-10-11T05:36:28.602-07:002009-10-11T05:36:28.602-07:00Miss you guys.Miss you guys.jon shellnoreply@blogger.com