A Jon Post
Some weeks are harder than others. I guess this was one of those. It’s funny because there are actually so many things that should have made it a GREAT week.
We struggled a bit with Portuguese this week though we sent many emails to native speakers who told us we were speaking well.
We felt discouraged by the lack of progress with our Angolan visa though we actually made many good contacts, heard from some, have good friends here working hard to help us, and, in a practical sense, saw more progress this week than we have in a while.
So we keep pressing on. Some times our emotions don’t line up with reality and we just kinda deal with it.
We have only three weeks until we fly back to the United States. Some times that’s hard to believe.
Good news! Voices of The World (www.votwmissions.com) has officially received tax exempt status from the IRS. That is great news and a culmination of a lot of work from a lot of people.
To do our laundry we go to a local Laundromat a few bus stops away. It’s a bit expensive but then… everything is expensive for us because the US Dollar is so weak compared to the Euro. Also, it’s the only way to get clean clothes so we do what we have to. Usually we listen to a sermon podcast from a pastor in Dallas, Texas. We took a few pictures of our trip this weekend. Click on them below to see the full sizes.
I know we say it a lot but we really do love and need you all. Pray for us please.
hilarious that you put jon in the dryer…ha! and it looks much nicer than i thought it would thanks guys for letting us into your everday life. its much appreciated. love you!
Jon you are brave. I would have been afraid I’d get stuck in there! We will pray for continued encouragement and strength. I understand having good days and bad days, even good weeks and bad weeks. Jon, one of my old core mates Sarah Ramano sent me an email asking for your info. Hope she gets in contact with you guys:)
Talk to you soon;)
Amy