First couple of weeks in the DR

The beginning of the trip was pretty crazy. 

We left from the hotel in Nashville at 3 a.m. to get to the airport. 

Very interesting feat with our 24 bags and Harley(our dog).

Thanks John for dropping us off! :) 

We finally arrive in the DR and being picked up by our friends.  

Bill and Debbie Stephenson, Brad Chester and Parker Watkins.

This is minus Stephan and Harley.  They had to catch another flight due to temperature issues.

Our family hanging out with four Haitian kids who are orphans.  

Life is very different here and humbling to see.

New Life Church that we attended on Sunday.

Family picture after church.

The family at the the beach for the day with a kite surf competition behind us. 

A store on the beach.

Enjoying time with Brad and Parker (two guys we are doing discipleship training with)

Lots of pineapples to eat.

 

This is the building that we use to teach about 50 Haitians.  

(Bill teaching and Roosevelt translating)

What an awesome opportunity.

The first night I was teaching, the power went out the first 10 minutes.  

You really begin to appreciate lights when you don't have them.

Haitian village we visited. 

Our local (mobile) grocery store

Rush hour traffic can get interesting.

More to come. Stay tuned.

Thank you for all of your prayers.  

We so miss you all.

Limited access

Limited access:
Life is so interesting.  The things in this world we see as so valuable are not so precious after all.  We have not had access to stable internet since we have been here. When we tried our first update, the language changed to spanish and we could not figure our how to switch it back.   This is why we have not been updating our blog, sending emails,  skype, etc.  Yet, we have survived.  In fact, we have thrived as a family.  It's amazing the blessings that come when simple things are removed from your everyday routine.
There are two things that are for sure about the Domincan Republic.  First, nothing gets done fast.  Secondly, when things get done, they are probably not done right. We are learning patience and how to live with others gracefully.  All that being said we are going to start updating our blog when we can.  Thanks for all your support and prayers.