LA MISE A JOUR: THE UPDATE

These days keep creeping by, giving hardly any warning at all.  It's difficult to wrap my brain around the fact that I'm already on the second leg of this journey.  What the what happened people!!!!  Time sure does have a funny way of flying by.  Part of me dreads the close of this adventure, but the other part of me is sooo so excited for what God has for me at home.

Due to the fact that it's nearly been a month since the last I posted, I guess had better go ahead and give sort of an update here on my end.  Although, I have to say I'd much rather just post pictures and talk about all of the scenery, culture, food, and exciting things I'm experiencing here in this strange, outlandish place...  But that will come in good time, my friends, all in good time.  For those interested, here's a great detailed post from the Eastman's blog on arriving in Hendaye.

What's been going on the last few weeks you ask?

Sooo so much.  But I will try and be good and not bore you with all the details.  I'll focus on the main stuff, like you may be asking: why is that girl over there again??  Right.  This isn't a vacation.  [Although it certainly feels like that sometimes.  Especially with that view.  Golly.]  But seriously now, rein it in.  ;)  Schooling has been going amazingly, now that not only the kids are getting accustomed to me and I to them, but also now that I have a little more experience and time under my belt.  Guys, I was so lost and really didn't have a clue as to what I was doing the first couple days.  It was rough!  Hahaha!  But God.  We made it through by His grace and I am so glad those days are behind me!  Homeschooling four kiddos [Simon and Sophia--3rd grade, Agnes and Apollos--kindergarten] has challenged me in more ways than I anticipated, but at the same time, it has proven to be far more rewarding than I expected.  They are such wonderful kids!!  It has taken a couple weeks to get a system down for juggling the four of them, but this past week we seemed to find a groove that works for everyone.  It has been fairly smooth sailing.  Praise God!!

As far as Nate and Rachel's mission here, the focus has been on their family and the challenges presented through the adjustment here.  They, along with Molly and Miles have also been working on their language as a priority.  Monday through Friday, they attend language school from morning to afternoon while I'm home with the youngsters.  On top of language, we've all been plugging away at getting connected and making friendships with teammates, other missionaries, christian friends, and even those who haven't heard the good news.

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photo cred//Nate Eastman

In conclusion to this brief update, I can honestly say I am truly loving being here for this season and  getting to know this family.  God is at work here in French Basque country and I am so blessed and grateful to be a small part of that.  Finally, on a smaller but no less important picture, God is at work here in my sinful heart and I am learning and growing in my view of and love for Christ.  All I have is Christ!  

Jesus, thank you.

xoxo,

Colette