Bug Bites and Breakfast Cereal

Hey Everyone! As we start day two here in the D.R. we just wanted to share what was going on.  We were going to attend our first Bible study but last night, but because of the 3+ hours of pouring rain we received here( and I do mean pouring) we were unable to get the car through all of the taimpon (taym-pone) (street congestion).  So, Bill decided to turn around and go to the Spanish church, which is one block from the apartment.  We stayed there for the opening of their service which was a very cool experience.  While we didn't know all of what they were saying, seeing other believers singing praises to God at the top of their lungs was a neat experience.  Despite the pouring rain and the language barrier, we could still worship together.  After we left, we came back to the apartment and we met Nathan, who is a man staying here with Bill and Peg.  He is visiting to explore Bill and Peg's ministry as well as look into business ventures in Santo Domingo as well.  Nathan is very nice and he has been a big help with our spanish.  We also met Ruth Carolina yesterday.  She is also very sweet and she helps out at Bill and Peg's house as well as attends the Engligh church.
Today, we had our first Spanish lesson with the Professor.   He is very knowledgeable and he is very good at speaking slower so we can understand and correcting our Spanish.  Since conversational Spanish is not emphasized enough in public schools, that is what he started with and I learned new things already! :) This afternoon we went to the supermarket and are going to prepare for the church board meeting tomorrow.  We are so excited to meet more church members and for our first church service on Sunday.  God has lots in store for us!
-Emily
Bug Bites- Bethany and I got our first ones today. Lol :) Now we are initiated in the club.
Breakfast Cereal- We bought Cocoa Puffs and Captain Crunch at the store today and Bill said we bought goat droppings and unhealthy stuff. His idea of a healthy cereal is Lucky Charms :)

Apple Pie!!

Crazy Driver Bill

Running on 2 hours of Sleep

Bethany in her PJs

Nathan in the Car

Miss Peg in the Car

The Palm Tree outside our Bedroom Window

The Cereal

Emily at the Computer

Feel Free to Comment or Ask Questions! -Bethany