On Saturday we traveled from UB to Darhan, about a 3 hour drive. The roads are rough but this one is paved. We braked a few times for cattle and sheep. The hills are green and beautiful. As Annika said, “It looks like a grassy sea.” We are told that its rare to be this green but what a beautiful view. Often Cinda and I find ourselves saying- looks alot like Wyoming. We are surprised at how many things are available. Some are more expensive, much is about the same as the states.
We are currently staying at the guest house while we shop for appliances. After being in selling mode for so long it is strange to be in purchasing mode. We will probably move in by the end of the week. It will take a while to turn the flat into a home but we are looking forward to unpacking. We do not have internet yet so we are using other people’s computers and can’t post pics.
Toby and Annika are doing well with jet lag and we are about over it- sort of. Toby slept through the night the last two nights which is great. Tomorrow we go shopping for a fridge and stove. We will also be having some furniture made. Our outfit fund will be going fast, thank you to all who continue to give.
After so many days in UB it is very pleasant to be in Darhan. Its more quiet here and less traffic. We went to church this morning (more later). (I sunburned my head at the market- red necks in Mongolia).
Its great to meet many of the team members and get to know them. We look forward to growing in relationships with them. Field forum starts Saturday. Wow- alot has gone by but we are seeing how great the need and task to be done here in Mongolia really is. Please continue to pray and we really enjoy reading the comments. Love to All MCAT
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July 27, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Elizabeth Heredia
We are hungry for every detail, so thanks for updating often! We will pray for the appliances today–perhaps not as exciting as crossing half-way around the world, but important! What’s the weather like?
–ABJCMA
July 27, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Linda - Don
You communicate well and we appreciate every word. Many asked about your travels from church this morning. May the purchases go well. Aspen is great having just returned from her early walk. What did you find at the market? Open air….local produce? So glad to hear Annika and Toby have done well. They are very flexible. Hope Cinda and Mark are both adjusting as well. D&M aka D&L
July 27, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Pete and Sarah
WYOMING!? WYOMING!? I highly doubt it looks like Wyoming there. Probably more like Maine than anything. Or you possibly meant that it looks like Wyoming which obviously looks quite like Maine.
Glad to hear you can get so much there that you didn’t expect. Happy appliance hunting. What are the stores like there? Do you buy new or refurbished?
Our dogs channeled Aspen and Molly this morning while we were at church. We came home to find they devoured a lb. of thawing bacon that was on the counter. Do they eat dog in Mongolia?
July 28, 2008 at 3:54 pm
Phil Thomas
It’s great to read all about how you’re doing and what you’re doing. When possible it would be great to see a picture of those green hills. I wonder if it’s anything like the Flint Hills in Kansas?
Tell Annika and Toby I miss them. I’m in the basement at Mimi’s and all the toys we played with are still here….so it’s a bittersweet feeling.
I love you all and continue to pray for the fulfillment of God’s purpose for you.
Phil
July 28, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Sharon Thomas
Greetings from Mom too! When Phil and I are re-united in one State again, we can sign our comments, M&P, S&P, G&G, or G&P. The choices are endless. Thanks for the idea, Linda!
Tell Annika that I’m taking good care of her stuffed Aspen, though he doesn’t require as much exercise as the real thing (nor as much food.) Mark keep up the sharing of Annika-isms and add a few Toby-isms for good measure. We love you and miss you, but are excited about your new experiences. Hope the appliance hunting was successful. Is there room for full-size or will they be apartment size?
July 29, 2008 at 12:30 am
sharon thomas
Hi from Mom! I very much look forward to your posts, though can only imagine the many adjustments all are going through. We trust the Lord is giving abundant grace and physical stamina to both of you. I am eager to hear more of Annika’s and Toby’s reactions to their new hometown and surroundings. You mentioned seeing cattle and sheep on the trip to Darhan; has Annika seen any horses yet?
Hope the appliance shopping went well. Will you have full-size appliances or will they be apartment size? If it seems like your families here are interested in every little detail, tha’s because we are. You are in our thoughts and prayers. M&P aka G&G