Some days, my Indonesian language skills are woefully inadequate for the conversations I'm having. Okay, most days. Ugh! I wish there was a way to transplant what I actually mean into the brains of the people I'm conversing with...or that I'd wake up with a miraculously improved Indonesian vocabulary that would flow from my mouth freely, elegantly, and perfectly pronounced. That'd work too. As it is, I blubber along, feeling like a huge goofy dork. Because I am. There's really no getting around this. Granted, I am suddenly having deeper conversations on subjects I've never spoken of in Indonesian before. I should be happy that things are going deeper, that I'm being allowed into a deeper level of knowing and connection with my Indonesian friends. But instead, I just feel dorky. They are pouring out their hearts and I'm saying things like "Well, that's hard." or "I don't know." or "What does that mean?" or ...
Congrats!
ReplyDeleteWOO HOO! Now I have permission to tell EVERYONE....although Chad couldn't wait and has already told everyone at the hangar! The kids are so excited for you. Josiah said that it will be his best birthday ever - since you're due around his birthday!
ReplyDeleteWow! I had no idea I was going to give Josiah HIS BEST BIRTHDAY EVER! That's too cute.
ReplyDeleteYou really hadn't told everyone yet?!
Congratulations!
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Becca & Sean! We're thrilled for you!
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Congrats to you!! I'm a regular reader in Olathe, KS and just love your blog. Can't wait for the coming months ahead and especially the new arrival in December. I'm glad you are in Oaxaca now. My folks lived in Mexico City for 5 years and I remember them talking of Oaxaca fondly. They even took me there when I was visiting them once. I think you'll love it there, really. Keep up the good work you are doing- and again, cheers from Kansas!
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