Landed

¡Feliz Año Nuevo! Blessings to you all and thanks for your prayers. I arrived safely on Thursday with my dad . We had a great couple of days in Navalmoral de la Mata (henceforth 'Navalmoral') and really felt a spiritual unity with the Christians we met there. The 'Learning Centro de Idiomas' was looking great (it used to be a grocer's), but there was still much to be done.

Off we went to Badajoz, and I started to realise what a long journey it is to take twice a week. We spent part of the evening receiving lodging instructions from a Spanish gentleman - Daniel Laguna. He is a taxi driver and doesn't speak any English. It was a little interesting being told how to use the boiler, cooker, washing machine, etc. But I was somewhat confused as to what would happen if I broke dishes or spoilt pans (I said I understood I was to pay, but that wasn't the correct interpretation).

The following day, Dad and I called Willy and Deanna - a couple from the church. They were so kind and at very short notice invited us into their house, chatted and made a meal for us. We were happy to meet other old acquaintances at the church, but had to leave pronto for the bus back to Navalmoral and Madrid. It felt strange getting off and leaving Dad to continue. It was a great blessing having him with me for those few days.

Back at Navalmoral, I did some painting at the language academy on Monday. Today was my first lesson. I had one six year old student. No one else turned up. Nevertheless, I've started work, and I'm no stranger to small Christian schools! One thing I know is that God wants them to grow.

Sorry this has turned into a bit of a ramble. The fact is my brain is pretty tired. That's what comes with thinking in Spanish (I think for several minutes and then come up with a vaguely intelligible sentence or even two!) Photos will follow when I sort out my camera. God bless you all.