Justin and I on the beach after the Mini. Isnt the rusted trash can behind us so pretty??
Ashley, Andrea, Me, Katy, Marissa, Ralna, and Sophia (Ralnas daughter)
So sorry it has been so long since I have written!!! Let me try to catch yall up a little bit.
I have kinda sortof started back “school”. I am taking classes to become certified to be a travel agent. I choose to do this because when we go back to the states – no matter where we are – hopefully I can work from home. That’s our plan anyways. But as we all know our plans are definitely not Gods plans!! So we’ll see. But so far I have really enjoyed it. It has kinda become part of my morning routine. I get up, eat a bowl of cereal, and then go read my material. Ellie really loves it since I am outside with her more now.
Its times like those that make me love it here. Sitting on our patio in the hammock seat, listening to the river beside us, reading, living in the Caribbean. Sounds like weve already retired or something!! Then reality sets in….
Justins mini was Monday. We got his official scores back today and he did really well!! I am so proud of him. He is studying so hard this semester. I know he did last semester but this semester feels even crazier!! Here is Justins average schedule:
8:00 am – 12:00 pm Lectures
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Lunch (with me!)
12:45 pm – 5:00 pm Lectures
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Studying on campus
7:00 pm – 7:45 pm Dinner (with me!)
7:45 pm – 12:00 amish Studying on campus
So – as you can see – Justin and I get about two hours or less together everyday. And on the weekends it’s the same schedule – just replace lectures with studying. I really don’t see how he keeps it all in his head. It seems like with all he has to learn it would go in one ear and out the other. So after the mini Justin was supposed to have Lab that afternoon. Well – it ended up being moved!!! So Justin got to spend the rest of the day with me!! I was so grateful! We live together but we MISS each other so much! Then that night we went to eat with about 18 other people for a girl named Ashley who is in my bible study. Above are pictures from Monday.
Tomorrow I am going into Roseau to try and stock up Justin for the three weeks Ill be gone (yes – Im attempting the drive again). It seems like the stores around here have been out of everything so hopefully Roseau will have good stuff!! I am going with another spouse named Katy. And guess where shes from?? Oklahoma City!! They are also Christians so it has been fun hanging out with her. Her husband is in his first semester.
I go home in 5 days!!!! This semester has gone by so fast. I thought it wouldn’t since Sarah left but thank goodness it has! I will be in the states from June 24th – July 14th. I get back the day of the SECOND mini. Isnt that crazy? I cant believe Mini 2 is almost here and we just had Mini 1! Then Im only here for a month and we go back to good ol Arkansas for two weeks – TOGETHER!!!!! Im very excited to get to see Justins parents in August who I have literally seen for only 30 minutes in the last 6 months!! Its so weird not seeing our family almost every other weekend like we used too. SEE yall in just a few days!!
Comments
Mom
06/20/2008 08:43:57
J and E, Such beautiful pictures!! Love that pink purse - have I seen that before? You two look awesome together! Love that dress! What a blessing to get these updates!! Thanks for sharing and thanks for learning to be a Travel Agent! God is with you two!! Love - Mom, Phil. 4:13
Patti
06/27/2008 23:57:24
Hello Liz,
I found your website while keeping up with Rebekah and Juston. I have stayed up way too late reading and looking at your pictures. What an exciting time for you and Justin. Judy and I have thought of you and wondered how you two were making it. Technology can be a fabulous thing ... when it works. I loved the car video. I know you are having a joyful time with your family now that you are stateside. I can't wait to read about when you come back to Dominica and to see what you bring back from the States. Call us when you get a chance ... probably when both of you are back in the states.
Love, Patti
Max and I have three foster children. They are girl 13, boy 10 and boy almost 3. So I am crazy for being awake this late.
