We're Here! TIJ

Well, we've been in Jakarta for almost 2 weeks now, and it has been a whirlwind! Exactly why this is my first post since our layover in San Francisco (we can laugh about it now). There is so much to tell, that I don't even know where to start, and I couldn't fully explain it all. We're adjusting well and embracing new things. We have adopted an acronym, courtesy of our friends Amanda and Erik (who we knew from Corban and are also here teaching with us). TIJ. This is Jakarta. We say this amongst ourselves as a reminder that we now live in Jakarta. We can't live here as if we're still in Oregon. It just doesn't work that way. If you try, you'll find yourself frustrated and grumpy. No bueno!

About the school itself: It's incredible. State of the art. In a high-rise building. I'll post pictures at the end.

How we're feeling: We definitely know that this is where God wants us to be. We have been blessed in so many ways since we've been here. Our staff is incredible, encouraging, and we've already made great friends. Every one of our "training" days begins with singing and devotions. Not every teacher can say this! How great! We have one more day of preparation, and then school starts on tuesday. We both feel like we have a LOT on our plate, but Chris said this yesterday and put it very well: "The more uncomfortable I am, the more I realize how comforting God is. The more unsure I am about things, the more sure I am that God has all things under control". 


Here's a random assortment of pictures since Singapore. . .

rooftop pool in Singapore

still enjoying our waterproof camera

Coolest hotel ever!

in Jakarta. . .a view from our 6th floor apartment

Dominoes delivery with Erik and Amanda at their apartment :)

Well, pictures are taking forever to load, and I haven't even gotten to the ones of our school yet, or our surrounding area. If you'd like to see more, check out our facebook album [We're Jumping In!] School starts early in the morning, so we're trying to go to bed soon!


Thanks for all of your prayers. Sorry I haven't had time to post more. No guarantees for when the next one will be, haha. 


C&K