Here I thought I had added to this blog yesterday and when I open it up - not there! Scott is learning much about technical stuff. We have alot of computer work with our job so he finally decided to give it a try. And of course, he has picked it up so fast. I just don't know why I can't pick up Spanish that easily. You know how everyone says that once you get out where they speak the language it is easier to pick it up? Not true for me...It all sounds like gibberish to me.
We finally made it to the temple after many tries. This temple in Santo Domingo is absolutely beautiful. It is small and the couple missionaries are most of the temple workers so it is fun to go even though there are very few patrons there during the week you are there with the other missionary couples that you have grown to know and love. Like the fool I am, I decided to try and do the Spanish session. I had no idea what was going on!
For someone who is used to working ten hours or a day, this has been driving Scott crazy .
So much of what we do just takes time organizing and seeking out people. Patience is certainly one thing we will develop here. We did finally get a phone and a car (the blue bomb) I haven't seen a car this color in the million cars we have seen dodging each other here.
Our landlord showed us the washer/spinner here. It is about the size of a big microwave with two knobs and a water tap you turn on each time. But you had better not get involved in anything else or it runs over. We haven't figured out just how the water runs through the spinner and out. You put the hose in one basin and let it drain for your wash cycle. There is only hot water here in the shower if you turn on the water heater near the bathroom but you can't leave it on. So everywhere else, the sink and clothes washer, you have only cold water.The funny thing is it doesn't even seem strange!
We visited yesterday with the Stake Presidents in the area office. It is amazing how hard they work to make the church function here. They are so young in the gospel and trying to get the basics down that music isn't something they have put much thought into, . They are excited to have someone help them get it going though. These are such warm and friendly people! I can't wait to see Scott teach the conducting class - he will be great!
There are four different locks on our door, plus an iron gate door in front of the door. I don't know whether to feel safe or wonder why they are there!
We do know that we are here for a reason. ( We wonder what sometimes) We are so grateful for the gospel in our lives and know how much it can change the lives of the people here.As soon as night comes and we are inside the cars start going by with their big bass drum sounds which you really could hear from there if you listened carefully.
We finally made it to the temple after many tries. This temple in Santo Domingo is absolutely beautiful. It is small and the couple missionaries are most of the temple workers so it is fun to go even though there are very few patrons there during the week you are there with the other missionary couples that you have grown to know and love. Like the fool I am, I decided to try and do the Spanish session. I had no idea what was going on!
For someone who is used to working ten hours or a day, this has been driving Scott crazy .
So much of what we do just takes time organizing and seeking out people. Patience is certainly one thing we will develop here. We did finally get a phone and a car (the blue bomb) I haven't seen a car this color in the million cars we have seen dodging each other here.
Our landlord showed us the washer/spinner here. It is about the size of a big microwave with two knobs and a water tap you turn on each time. But you had better not get involved in anything else or it runs over. We haven't figured out just how the water runs through the spinner and out. You put the hose in one basin and let it drain for your wash cycle. There is only hot water here in the shower if you turn on the water heater near the bathroom but you can't leave it on. So everywhere else, the sink and clothes washer, you have only cold water.The funny thing is it doesn't even seem strange!
We visited yesterday with the Stake Presidents in the area office. It is amazing how hard they work to make the church function here. They are so young in the gospel and trying to get the basics down that music isn't something they have put much thought into, . They are excited to have someone help them get it going though. These are such warm and friendly people! I can't wait to see Scott teach the conducting class - he will be great!
There are four different locks on our door, plus an iron gate door in front of the door. I don't know whether to feel safe or wonder why they are there!
We do know that we are here for a reason. ( We wonder what sometimes) We are so grateful for the gospel in our lives and know how much it can change the lives of the people here.As soon as night comes and we are inside the cars start going by with their big bass drum sounds which you really could hear from there if you listened carefully.
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