Well, we made it to the 'Big Island' and are settling into our new home. Palm trees instead of pine, and the ocean as a direction being West ("makai") instead of the mountains ("maulka") will definitely take a little adjustment! Andrew and I made a new friend on our first night in the new house...Harold (who just happens to be the gecko that hangs out in our kitchen). We didn't have the greatest introduction but I'm getting more used to seeing him in the house now. Kels and David have been SO patient with us (especially since we have yet to find a car and keep...eh hem...borrowing theirs to stock up on house stuff..)
Tomorrow is my first day at my new job (Adventure X Rafting) and I am psyched to be working a job OUTSIDE! I'm afraid my general paleness makes me stick out like a sore thumb on the island (is it that obvious I don't see the sun much??) Hopefully reading up on dolphins and general facts about the island won't give me away as a 'houle' to the tourists tomorrow! Even better though, is this job means I get to work with Kelsey (living AND working with my 'sister'?! Dream come true folks.)
Andrew has several possibilities for jobs, but right now we're playing the 'hurry-up-and-wait' game...trusting God to provide as He always does :)
It still seems pretty surreal being here. The whole "we just MOVED here" thing hasn't quite kicked in...still feeling like a vacation but, then again, maybe that feeling never goes away living here! We'd love some prayer to find a car with a clean title, updated registration and in our price range as well as a job for Andrew.
We are definitely missing all you mainlanders..a lot! Please let us know how we can be praying for you all/encouraging you in any way. And come visit!!!
Love, Andrew&Haley
ps-Here are a few promised pics of our house, and first impressions of the island. More to come!
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