We Moved!
Posted in Uncategorized on January 31st, 2011 by sabrinaThat’s right! Chadd and I have upgraded from our adorable comfy 8×12’ shed and first home to a …(drum roll please…) “Sky blue studio apartment –with an ocean view.”J And guess what, we have RUNNING WATER!! A double basin sink, beautiful cabinets hand crafted by my husband, and we bought a stove, refrigerator (with freezer!!!) and a real mattress!! The first night we slept SO well. It was the first time I woke up without feeling like a sore old woman in 2 months. We woke up relaxed, rested, and ready to start the day. Breakfast only took 10 minutes to make! No bending over, washing out of buckets, or running up and down to different camps to grab things. It is amazing what a difference sleep and convenience can make. When your simple activities of daily living take all of your effort and time you have no reserve left emotionally or physically to give to anyone else or to handle all of the potential straws taunting to break your back. We still have a very obnoxious club playing music every night. We keep praying their speakers will break down.
Chadd and I have enlarged our exploration and skill in our couple snorkeling hobby, thanks to our friend Kurt who was here last week. Imagine flying underwater up to 40 feet below the surface in a whole world of fascinating coral, schools of shining blue fish, blow fish the size of your head, sea anemones, caves, valleys, and dangers of the ocean. We have learned to respect the ocean a great deal. We’ve seen an eel, a humungous yellow fin tuna larger than myself, tiny nearly invisible jelly fish that sting and itch like mad, spinous threatening needle sea urchins, and poisonous lion fish. Yesterday we caught 20 lobster with a spear gun and spear Chadd hand made out of a piece of old rebar after losing the other one. We only have one spear gun so I stabbed them by hand with a pointed rebar. It is the most exhilarating thing in the world. And SO delicious! Thank you God for your blessings. Especially when reminded daily of those without food.
Chadd enjoys every day working with his growing friend Wilson. Wilson has become his fast-learning apprentice. They learn new skills and teach each other language. Wilson has said, “I want a wife like yours.” He asked Chadd how he got a wife like me and Chadd has opportunity to live out truth daily with Wilson. This is what we are here for!
Lloyd and Darlene arrive the 7th. We are super excited to show them all of their new home. It is an analogy of when our Father comes and approves or disproves of our work. That anticipation of seeing His face and hearing those words, “Well done!” We can’t wait to see our spiritual parents again!
Today Chadd and I start online Bible school through LTS (Leadership Training Seminar) out of Church of the Word in Lancaster, PA. It is a 2-year school that will award a license to minister upon graduation. We are very excited to delve into the alive and penetrating Word of God. We crave knowledge of the Lord to help us more effectively live this life of faith.
Biernie is now crawling on her hands (instead of her elbows)! And she is standing up and pushing the walker- mostly backwards. She is such a delight. Oh, she is so Beautiful! Her mother took care of her over the weekend and we both missed her terribly. Our home is complete again.
May the Word, Christ, find a resting place in you.
Chadd&Sabrina (& Biernie)
