I am continually amazed at the pace of everything back here in the States (for my dear "family" in Haiti, it's what I'm calling "tètchaje Etazini" :) You know, in Haiti I was busy most of the time- but the rate of speed by which everything was done was much more relaxed- unless it had to do with a medical case :)
Here I've been going going going it seems! Thankfully I've been able to fit into a morning routine and be blessed by an orderly morning schedule each day.
We've been working on our neighbor's garage over the last few days- pictures below, for your viewing enjoyment (or, utter disgust, depending on what you think about our work :) Yesterday it was so windy we had a hard time controlling the OSB we were installing on a roof. Though I have never used a parachute before (and no, I don't plan on using one anytime soon) I can imagine that was what it would feel like!! :)
We had a "brothers' meeting" at church last night, in which we discussed church plans and such. It was really neat to go and see everyone again. The meeting went well and I feel we were encouraged with everything.
Being back home has presented some struggles and challenges to me- not just the "cultural adjustments" of going from a 3rd world country and being blasted at a high rate of speed into a 1st world country environment, but just wondering what all the future holds- I really don't know what is going to happen in my life next... 8 months ago I thought I had my life planned out for the next 3 years or so... but things changed and "my" plans are no more... and I have not received from the Lord what the next steps in my life will be, except to come home from Haiti and wait on Him here- so there're a lot of lessons on trust He's teaching me- trust, patience, surrender... Sometimes I'm tempted to get discouraged or despair, but I have been trying to encourage my heart in the promises of God's Word: that He loves me, knows what is going on in my life, and that He allows things for a purpose- that He is faithful, no matter what circumstances look like. So, if you think of me, please pray for me in these things.
Today I'll be helping Ryan with a different job site. It'll be so nice to spend some time with him! :) Even though he's married now, he's still my "big brother" :) :)
God bless! Keep your head up today and trust in the hope we have in Jesus!
-nate
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