Anjing dan kucing (dogs and cats)
Sean took this picture of these adorable puppies the other day. They are somebody's pets. That's right...this is what I tell myself so I can sleep at night. The other day at language school, one of my classmates was sharing a story about seeing a dog get run over by a guy on a motorcycle. He was telling the story (in his limited Indonesian) to one of the sweetest little Indonesian gals that I've met. She's kind and thoughtful and polite and a good teacher. As the story went on, Ibu Tasya was smiling and nodding. We were all waiting for her to exclaim, "Oh, the poor puppy! Was he okay?!" But guess what she said? "Oh, I LOVE dog meat! It's my favorite. I don't like the small dogs, but the big dogs are so tasty!" We all sat there speechless, waiting for her to laugh and say, "Just kidding!" She did not. We went on with class as if she'd just proclaimed that she really enjoys eating a good salmon fillet when she can get one....
Rebecca! I just heard that you are headed to Indo! I'm so excited for you! Do you know what part? Maybe you know, but we were with another mission in remote Alaska before making the switch and heading to Indo. Your story (although you are staying with the same mission org) is similar to ours. I would love to chat with you about your new assignment! I'll be praying for you, and if there is anything I can do, let me know!
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Joy Forney
Hi, Joy! Yes, we are headed to Indo - I'm still having a hard time wrapping my head around that! We don't know what program yet. We're very excited, though. Never imagined we'd be going to Indonesia - it's a long way from Latin America! I didn't realize we had such similar stories. It would be great to hear your experience moving from the Alaska mission field to Indonesia...that's a dramatic change!
ReplyDeleteYou guys are furlough right now, correct? If you ever come through Colorado, be sure to let us know!
Hi Becca!
ReplyDeleteThe girls pics are so precious! The pic of Maddie is about the cutest thing ever! So patriotic! Should be made into a stamp or poster! Love it! And love you guys!
Aunt Anita
Oh Becca,
ReplyDeleteYour blog is so awesomc and I looooove keeping up with you guys...when I can keep up with myself and get on the computer..ha! Let us know if you are coming through PA anytime! Love y'all, Kristen