Second Impressions...

 We've been here about a week and a half now, this time around has been much easier than we when we first came in October. We haven't seen any tarantulas or snakes (thank goodness!) and we have a few more comforts of home - like hot water! It's definitely cooler this time of year, still quite warm through the day but we had some chilly nights - had to break out a sweater and a blanket or two for the bed!! I know, I know! NOTHING like your weather right now, but still! :)

There a lots of other need-greeters here right now - ranging in age from 20 to 50+, married and single, brothers and sisters, long-term and short-term. It's so encouraging to see ones from a variety of backgrounds and circumstances serving Jehovah in this way and helping the local congregation! Last week at the meeting the appointment of one elder (not Dana-yet) and two ministerial servants was announced - the first local brother to be appointed as a MS in this hall! So exciting!

Service has been really good too! I've been given a couple of studies from a sister that's moving and have found a couple more in the territory who used to study and want to resume. The only down side is that most of them are in the outlying villages, so I have to rely on brothers with vehicles to get to them. Cars and gas is really expensive here, but we are considering buying a moped. It's cheaper than a car, easier on gas, and could transport two people. We are making it a matter of prayer and still crunching the numbers! BUT we do have wheels - just of the pedal variety! We bought two used bikes from a sister that is moving back to the States and I got a pretty new purple bike with a basket! So cute! Except my butt is still getting used to the bike - pretty sore! Lol!

So all in all, Belize is treating us pretty good. We miss everyone back home, but we enjoy your comments on the blog, following friends on Instagram, and emails - it helps us feel connected to you all back home!

Love,
Carlee

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