We are here. The trip here was less then fun but we made it. I am in the middle of pretty intense culture shock but know that this too shall pass. The couple that picked us up at the airport have been wonderful in all apsects. The kids are adjusting well and have enjoyed playing outside. Their shoes look like they have been in Rwanda for days/months as opposed to a day.
Kimi has to spend his time watching me spontaneously burst into tears. All the goodbyes and transition has caught up. I feel tired and just want to be through this phase already. I knew that this would happen so am not surprised at myself. There is just so much to learn. We had our good first dose of getting ripped off for sugar and oil. I know that they weren't cheap when we bought them and my suspicion was confirmed by someone we have met here.
There are some things I'm grateful for and I will write them to remind myself as well:
1. The rwandan people love children, our kids have been hi fived smiled at and worried about to no end. They are eating it up.
2. We have really really good internet connection and I'm happy that with our VPN account we are able to watch netflix and listen to pandora. It's the little things in life ;)
3. All our luggage came through without any misshap
4. I am joining a bible study next week with the girl that picked me up from the airport. This was a huge prayer request of mine. Because I asked God for it and it's on the spiritual as opposed to the physical aspect of things I'm sure He answered this request first :) (just kidding)
I am trying to be patient with myself in this very intesne adjustment phase. It all just takes time and "taking time" is not my strong suit. The next few weeks/months will no doubtedly show how little I know about living in a third world country. From buying basics to furnishing a house it will be a steep learning curve. I'm so thankful to have parents, and friends on both sides of the family who have done this before. If they can do it, so can we.
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