Mon 10 Nov 2008
Our transition so far.
Posted by The Petersons under Uncategorized
It is time for the ChildReach Ministries monthly newsletter, and I have been asked to write something about how our transition to life in Peru has been. So I’m sitting here, thinking about the last 5 weeks, trying to sum up what the transition has been like. I have to say it has been relatively easy. It has been relatively easy because a number of Peruvians have been called by God to join ChildReach in their endeavor to help the children of Peru. Without their assistance, this transition would have been much more difficult. Our new friends here in Peru have been so patient with us; they are trying to learn English while they are helping us learn Spanish. They have been teaching us about their culture, and have greatly blessed us with their friendship and their servant’s hearts. We are getting used to riding the buses, the lack of “personal” space, all the dirt and sand, and the Peruvian ways of doing things.
Last night we were talking about what we missed from back home, other than family and friends. Maybe it is just too early, but we couldn’t really think of anything major yet. Some things that were mentioned: rain, colorful Autumn leaves, and driving. They say the first wave of homesickness hits between week 6 and 8, so we’ll see what we say then.
We know that God has prepared us for this journey. Even before we knew anything about ChildReach and Peru, He was preparing the way. It is exciting to know that right now He is preparing the way for the future, for things we don’t even know about yet. God is awesome! We are so happy to be a part of His plan.
Bendiciones,
Melissa
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November 11th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Rest assured Peterson Clan, if you do think of anything you forgot or miss too badly, or just cannot live without; there is a long line of fans and supporters who will endeavor to help fill the void. I would agree with the 6-8 week homesick threshold and the approaching holidays will not make it any easier, but I can say from experience that it’s easier to be away from the U.S. when the family is right there together, including the dog. I recall sharing our culture and learning the Singaporean culture many years ago, and it made the period away from family fly by and during the three months of the year that the family was there, the time went even faster. My kids recall with great fondness, the time we spent there and wish that they had been older and remembered more. Once we get past the distance and realize that we are far more similar than we are different, the “foreignness” just melts away. Remember, it’s all relative, I would love to do the Lord’s work full time, but lack the adventuresome nature to make the jump, so when it seems less than exciting, know that at least one Ni River “North” guy would love to be there, it seems pretty exciting from up here.
Be safe and know that you are all missed and that we pray for you all the time!!!!!
Rich and Myra Chandler