Time really has passed quickly these last six months that we have been in the U.S. I, Sandy, personally feel like just now we are able to settle into "normal" home life--whatever that is for us. Albino is enrolled in English classes four days a week at the public school. We received a great welcome at my parents' church. An outpouring of love and generosity has been betstowed upon us. We are so thankful for the community that surrounds us; we look forward to getting to know people better and continue our involvement. Albino and I are both involved in men's and women's Bible studies. I am also enjoying teaching second and third grade Sunday School. It's nice to teach again and not just write the curriculum.
The highlights of the last few months have been family events and having Doriana Grace (our two month old) here to share it with us. Being spread out, it is special to have family around. All the Wisners came together twice since September from Mexico, Michigan, and Massachusetts. The Rodriguez family has been able to watch Doriana grow from day one in the hospital via modern technology; the family put internet in the house just days before she was born. We truly thank God for Skype video. Abuelita Teodora is able to see her newest grandbaby on a regular basis. Here in Michigan we appreciate the ability to keep in touch with family who is so far away, being able to wish everyone a Merry Christmas "in person" or be together to celebrate birthdays. It closes the distance as much as possible.
Albino and I are working on making a "home." Home cannot be a location or a specific place for us. It is the presence of each other, Doriana, and whoever we are with at the moment. Knowing always that our true home is in heaven with our Lord. Whether we are in snowy Holland, Michigan or in the highlands of Peru we must find the secret of being content and appreciating the opportunities and ministry that God blesses us with in each location and the people we are with.
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