We probably will not inundate you with every little daily story we have from this point forward, however we felt it was important to catch you up to speed in the first week of our life.
You may be wondering:
How’s the weather?
The weather has been ideal. Not too cold, and not too hot. We have a small heater/ac unit in our bedroom only, but this has been plenty for us. We have been able to walk around wearing jeans and a t-shirt during the day with a light jacket at night.
How are we feeling?
Neither of us has been sick to our stomach. We have been taking it easy introducing local foods. Our town is famous for spicy food to the point where your lips become numb. Becky still has a cough that is caused by a pesky little tickle in her throat. She has tried many home remedies as well as prescription/over the counter drugs. She has improved over the week but still needs healing.
Are we homesick?
Not yet! We have been asked, “What food do you miss the most?” Both of us don’t have anything we are missing/craving yet. Father is gracious and comforting. We both feel extremely content and “at home”. PTL for abundance in technology! We have been able to easily communicate with those back home in America. It has helped ease the transition.
What will we be doing?
This coming weekend is Chinese New Year. We will be spending our time with the other coworkers here in town. We live in an apartment on campus, and during this time of the New Year, everything shuts down like a “ghost town”. It is very peaceful and quiet. Becky will start teaching on 2/28. We will know more detail soon and will keep y’all posted.
Please ask Father:
- guidance and provision in obtaining the 2nd JE shot and that our trust be vested in the Lord
- Becky’s health to improve
- Language barrier
- Relationships with fellow coworkers
- Preparation for the new semester
- Seeking monthly partnerships to financially support this journey (If interested in more info, please send email to jango.jenkins@gmail.com)