Today we went grocery shopping. We went to the Bizarr first, then two different stores. Something as simple as shopping to us, is difficult here. The Bizarr had tiny booths all over a large area. You look around and try and find the best price. There is fruit and vegetables, meats, cheeses, hardward, kitchen supplies, etc. You just have to look around. Not everyone sells things for the same price. One lady was sitting selling domestic chicken eggs. Stephanie bought 20 eggs from her. The lady had one cracked open so you could see the inside. You don't buy things here in dozens, but 10's. The stores were much different than we are used to. There were things we had on the list that we couldn't buy because they were not available. The Metro is like a Sams Club. One of the ladies there watched me like a hawk and followed me because I looked out of place. Eric was watching her too to see if she would talk to me or bother me. She didn't. I stuck close to Eric and Stephanie, but I did look around. It was an interesting experience.
BTW, the house that was purchased for the church for $2,000.00 dollars was purchased about 9-10 years ago. Now it would cost $30,000.00 dollars. There is no bathroom at the church, just an outhouse. When things settle down I may get some pictures down loaded.
The camp where we are staying is just beautiful. It is green and lush. Not like the brown Arizona dessert. We are liking it here. Skip is busy working on the bathrooms in the administration building. They all need different types of work performed. Walls and tile, etc. I made more cookies today for the 29 Americans that will come in a couple of weeks. Cooking food here is more difficult. EVERYTHING is made from scratch. Some ingredients are not available, so you improvise. Building is the same way. If Skip doesn't have a tool he needs, he makes it or improvises. Getting things done takes so much more time. I am not complaining. I am explaining. That is the way life is here. It is different for us, but we are flexible, no problem. Skip is great at improvising. It is one of his greatest strengths. So, we are busy doing various things to serve the Lord here. Having 29 Americans to feed for 10 days is a huge job. I am helping Stephanie prepare for that task. Measurements, groceries, desserts, etc. I am enjoying myself. Stephanie and I get along well and work well together. It is fun. The Lord is blessing us and we are enjoying serving the Lord.
TTFN,
Sheryl
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Skip and Sheryl,
We are praying and praying! Thanks for keeping us updated. : )
We love you guys.
Todd and Julie
Oh Yes do load thoes pictures! : ) I can't wait to see some. I'm glad to here things are going well for you all. I bet it is so neat being able to experience another culture. I'm praying for you all.
Thanks for the prayers. Yes it is neat to experience a different culture. The pace of life is slower here. That is nice. Many people here know some English so conversing is "doable." If we don't speak each other's language then hand gestures and body language go along way. Some of the written language is in Russian and some in Romanian. The Romanian language is from the latin, like English, so I have been able to discifer many words. I found that very interesting. I don't feel quite as ignorant as I thought I would.
We love you too Pastor Todd and Julie. Happy Belated Birthday Pastor Todd.
"Skip is great at improvising. It is one of his greatest strengths."
Amen!!!
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