Blessings

So we've been here nearly five days... what have I done? Part of me feels like I've done nothing, and then I realize that I'm getting situated to live here for ten months! Okay- so I can give myself a little bit of grace for setting up my house and getting organized for a few days before adventuring out to the community. We have been caught in a torrential rain storm, attemeted to sleep despite the singing drunks, and have spent hours rearranging our apartment so that it is more like home. I wanted to get pictures up, but I'm having a hard time uploading them. Apart from the minor inconveniences, I actaully feel like I have it incredibly couche. We have a fridge, oven, hot shower, what more can you want? At first I felt like I had it too easy- what kind of missionary was I who didn't have to suffer? But then I realized how thankful I am for these ammenities. Instead of having to worry about my own living environment and feeling comfortable and secure, I can turn my attention to the people who I came to serve and to teach. I don't have to struggle to live, I can live simply still, but with others in mind. I have the priviledge of being able to invite people to my home, and to build those relationships as I would any other place . The transition time is so much easier, at least so far, and I am ready to meet people! I am ready to teach, ready to serve. But... from whom much is given, much is expected... may I not rely on the comforts of home too much and not challenge myself to reach out of myself to others.