We really feel like our time here is flying by, yet we have accomplished quite a bit already. We are feeling a little more confident with driving around the countryside on roads so narrow that when you pass a car going the other way you both have to put your outside wheels off the edge of the road. We've visited a couple of little towns around the area where we would be living and are getting a feel for what the housing situation would be like. The boys are just now getting adjusted to the time difference and schedule, so that is making things a bit easier on us as well.
We were able to find a park in the town closest to us that the boys really enjoyed and they were also able to explore some castle ruins nearby, that date to the late 1200's. They are also having fun with the new flavors of food that are here (one type of chips is flavored "bacon rasher" and looks - and smells - like shriveled up bacon pieces).
Last night, I had the opportunity to drive in to Dublin with the Director OM Ireland to help manage a booth at a Keith & Kristyn Getty Concert. OM was one of of the sponsors of the event, along with Focus on the Family and Compassion International. We also had the privilege of attending the concert and it was incredible to hear some of the hymns that were sung. There was a full orchestra and choir to accompany the singing as well. "In Christ Alone" sounded very powerful, and it was neat to see so many evangelicals gathered in one place in Ireland (there were over 500 in attendance).
Over the next few days I expect to be meeting more with the leadership team here and talking about more specific details in regards to how we may best help serve here, budget details, etc. We appreciate your continued prayers and are comforted to know that there are many who are interested in how God is moving in our lives.
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I love "In Christ Alone"! It is one of my favorite hymns!!! That sounds incredible! I take it you've had a lot of rain according to your title! And glad to hear the boys are settling!!!Can't wait to hear more about the places where you might be living and about the housing!
ReplyDeleteWe will continue to pray!
Angela
Ditto to what Angela said. :)
ReplyDeleteWe love you guys and are really looking forward to hearing more about it.
Keep charging ahead. Keep your gum boots on - sounds like you need 'em.
Talk with you soon.
John
Praise the Lord about the boys starting to acclimate to everything. I'm sure that it helps you enjoy things a little more. Wow, and you got to experience the Gettys! They are actually the 'ones' who reintroduced "In Christ Alone" which has taken them to the top of the Christian charts. I have their CD. I'm sure that it was quite the experience to be apart of something so "Christian" big in the short amount of time that you are there.
ReplyDeleteI'll be praying that you will continue to experience things that help the culture click for you and especially for the children.
Is Sarah loving everything Irish? And is she getting some quality opportunities to talk with mommy/wife types?
You all are so special to us and we just pray for all things good for your time there.
Blessings,
Kathie for the Roes