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I have arrived!!

First impre´ssions of Choele Choel

Buenos dias!

After about 32 hours of traveling and 24 hours spent in Miami, due to cancled flights, I have safely arrived here in Choele Choel. We flew into Buenos Aires, and then started a 13 hour bus ride to Choele Choel. What a beautiful country! I haven´t experienced the culture shock that I thought I might (but it may still come). I am living with a very warm family: Clara, the mama, Marcos, the papa, and their two year old daughter Prisila. It is fun to have a younger sister for once in my life.
The language is a challenge, but doesn´t scare me too much. I understand more spanish than I thought I did, and when people talk to me slowly, I can usually communicate coherently with them. It is encouraging to know I have 8 months to learn, and this is only the first week.
I am excited to meet and get involved witht the church here. They seem to be very dedicated to their church family, to mission work, and to each other. My RAD team will probably spend most of our time with our host families, attending church meetings, youth events, and constructing a new building for their church extension.
Choele Choel is a small town---dusty streets, cement houses, and a wide open sky. About 10,000 people maybe.
I must go right now, but will write more in a bit. Chao! and blessings to you all.

Posted by andijoyk 6:04 AM

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Andrea, Good to hear that you have arrived safetly after a long trip! I will be praying for you as you adjust to your new environment. What a wonderful opportunity. Also, in regards to an earlier comment you made about not knowing who you are in this context where no body knows your family. I distinctly remember the same feeling when I was in a church where no body knew who the Kraybills were! This experience has helped me to see myself as God sees me, not in the context of my family or famous relatives! This was a life-giving discovery for me. And, Jesus, Himself said that we need to come to Him for life, not rely on other people or things! Blessings, Aunt Leona

11.01.2006 by LeonaMyer

Andrea--I am glad that you made it safely to Argentina. We continue to remember you and pray for you at noon prayers at Prairie St. It sounds like these first days are going very well. Blessings,
Paula ;)

11.07.2006 by paulaj

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