Tomorrow will mark two weeks in Australia. Holy crappers.
The biggest news right now is this: Preston saw a koala! Isn’t that cool? In this area they’re not seen very often in the wild, but the other night preston heard something crawling around outside, went out and looked in time to see it crawl up the tree next to our porch! I was sleeping…. (Pity me.)
The days have stayed gorgeous – warm and sunny. I hear it’s pretty frigid there…so I have an idea: come visit us!! Yay! Good idea! Ok, see you soon.
Thank you for emails and comments. I promise to be better about replying when we have internet at home. We’ll also have Skype eventually which will mean free phone calls. We miss home so much for so many reasons…it’s really wonderful when we hear from you and we do want to be more personal than this blog allows, so thanks for your patience.
This weekend I’ll get to teach the lesson to all the kids – ages nothing to about 12. And then I’ll do a training session for all the leaders on Sunday afternoon. There is so much to learn about this job – I’m a little overwhelmed this week and plan to take some time to myself tomorrow. You know, tend to the introvert inside. Preston has been tracking down writing leads – spent the day in the city today. I’ve got him scheduled to teach twice a week in the schools (they do a “scripture in the schools” thing in the state of NSW) but no worries, that’s only an hour a week.
Interesting facts about Australia: there is no tipping whatesoever in restaurants, food portions are refreshingly smaller than the states (no big, huge cups for pop or coffee…), everyone hates starbucks and loves good coffee, thongs are flip-flops, rubbers are erasers (those two can cause problems), and you only care about valentines day when you’re dating.
We’ve taken to bribing the horses to like us with sugar cubes.
Much love!
Doraine Said:
on February 9, 2007 at 2:03 pm
Hey there –
Sounds like you are having quite a wonderful time there!! Well, it looks like the mailing service messed up and sent your print of the portrait to Tymun and Holly and the original to Indiana!!! Argh! I don’t know if it has arrived yet. I am going to have to run a check with your old nemesis “UPS”!
It’s still very very cold here, but it’s only a few more weeks til Spring! Yippeee!
I’m going to have to scold you about feeding sugar to horses. BAD BAD BAD!! Only give them carrots or apples – sugar is bad for them- They like it – just like humans, but bad for their teeth, and their tums!
It would be great to see some photos of your surroundings – I hope you’ll be able to get your computer and phone up and running soon.
Let me know if there is anything you need there – I’ll try to get it if I can …
You are always in my prayers …
Doraine
Brother Jon Said:
on February 14, 2007 at 7:18 am
Happy Birthday Sister Ang!
It isn’t your birthday yet in good old Oregon but I guess it is for you down there. I have enjoyed reading your posts, keep them coming! Looking forward to pictures and email.
Say high to Preston,
Brother Jon
Kelly Said:
on February 14, 2007 at 4:02 pm
Hey Angie and Preston,
I miss u!!!! I am glad I finally read your blog so I can read about all the interesting things going on. I can’t wait to hear Preston’s accent. He should have it mastered by the time you get home. Love you! K
Dad Said:
on February 18, 2007 at 5:04 am
Hi Ang,
a belated happy birthday to you. Sorry I didn’t get to you on time. I didn’t have your blog site in mind. I hope you are doing well. We pray for you daily. Preston, you are in our prayers also. In fact we pray for both of you together most every day.
I have added your blog site to our website which I include above. Check it out when you get a chance. It is still in development.
Love you much. Will be glad to hear from you when you can. Is there anything I can do to help with a phone or a skype account?
Let me know.
Dad