Time has gone by really fast, we have only a month left before we leave. It feels like there is so much to do still, I think because what is left is really time consuming.
On the bright side, we did our trial packing and everything fits! There is even some extra room in the suitcases. I still want to reduce what we are bringing, but it's been difficult trying to figure out what we truly need and what would just be nice to have.
We've been sick since we got back from California, so no service experiences, but I'm hoping we will have some new ones soon.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Welcome
Welcome to everyone who is new to our blog. We are so happy to be able to share our experiences with you and we hope you enjoy reading about them.
For everyone who was with us tonight, thank you so much for coming, and we really appreciate your kind words of encouragement.
Feel free to comment, and email us. We want to keep up with what is happening stateside.
Love,
Zach and Robynn
For everyone who was with us tonight, thank you so much for coming, and we really appreciate your kind words of encouragement.
Feel free to comment, and email us. We want to keep up with what is happening stateside.
Love,
Zach and Robynn
Friday, December 30, 2011
The New Craziness
So It Begins. Today is the last day of peace I will have before it starts getting really busy, right up to the move. Technically, I don't even have peace today because I have to clean the house in expectation of Zach's parents visiting this weekend. It's gonna be a lot of fun, girls night out on saturday and a party on sunday after meeting.
Hey- I didn't say busy meant boring.
We leave on Wednesday for California, and come back on the 9th. After that, it's doctor appt this, dentist appt that, then another party. The CO Visit is in early February. We really need to get cracking on our time so we aren't doing 150 hours in the middle of a hot muggy summer in La Ceiba. I WILL make my hours this year.
On the bright side, I slept last night, even if that means waking up early, I think its a sign that i'm not so stressed out anymore. Everything is starting to come together,
54 days!!!
Hey- I didn't say busy meant boring.
We leave on Wednesday for California, and come back on the 9th. After that, it's doctor appt this, dentist appt that, then another party. The CO Visit is in early February. We really need to get cracking on our time so we aren't doing 150 hours in the middle of a hot muggy summer in La Ceiba. I WILL make my hours this year.
On the bright side, I slept last night, even if that means waking up early, I think its a sign that i'm not so stressed out anymore. Everything is starting to come together,
54 days!!!
Monday, December 26, 2011
Service Day
Today was an awesome day in service. We worked with a full car group of seven people doing calls. It was really nice to work with everyone, especially Dustin, since we have never worked with him before. Here's a picture of the boys.
On the right is Dustin Zink, then Zach and William Zink, all with their early morning beverage of choice. William is my sorta pioneer partner, when Zach isn't available. He's 17, and this is his first year pioneering too. The boys' mom Cindy is pioneering as well.
Their family hopes to go to Costa Rica next year for a couple months, which would be so amazing. I really want to go with them, but since we will have just gotten back from Honduras, there is no way it would work. So I'm hoping the boys can come visit us for a couple weeks, just to get a taste before they move.
Literally JUST got some exciting news! Brother Woodrow emailed us from Honduras- we have a place to live! There is a small apartment in a gated complex where a bunch of other Witnesses live. It's only $135/mo and it is completely furnished! That is just amazing, because when I was looking for furnished apartments they were quite a bit more. I was so worried about how we were going to have to buy a bed, and a fridge, and pots and pans and all those little things that make up a household. Now we don't have to do any of that. I can really see Jehovah's hand in this.
And, even more exciting- Bro Woodrow said he can get us on the next ministry school schedule! So we can start giving talks in the hall right away. I am just so excited about this!!!!!!
Til next time...
Friday, December 23, 2011
8.5 weeks
Seems like just yesterday there was 9.5 weeks left, now a whole week has gone by and we haven't gotten anything accomplished.
Well, that's not completely true. We bought a new suitcase, which is a big duffel bag on wheels. It's really nice because everything that we had in two suitcases now fits in the one, so we have two left to pack our clothes and things in. That weight limit is going to be REALLY close.
We've also being working on a little shindig before we leave, so we can hang out with the friends one last time. I get kinda sad when I think about it, but it's not like we will never come back so....
We also have been emailing the brother down in Honduras. Found out the hotel we are going to book is actually most likely no where near the Kindgom Hall, so you know, good job there Robynn. He is still looking for a place for us to stay, which is really nice of him, and we get to call him for help when we get down there.
So mildly productive, but because I can't cross anything off the To Do List, it feels like the week has been wasted.
I think it probably doesn't help that I've been sick so I haven't gotten out in service all week. Feeling guilty about that. The pioneer meeting is tomorrow though, and that should be encouraging. I've never been to one of those.
Zach's parents are coming to visit next week, then we go back to California with them for a week, so we are gonna be busy here soon. Time is just flying by and it's going to get even faster.
I'm starting to get a little scared about going, just because third world countires are dangerous places and you never know what might happen. I'm still really excited, but somewhat paranoid about it. I'm sure that'll pass once we get down there. Or it'll get worse. One of the two.
So we've had a lot of new readers judging by the stats. If y'all want to become followers or comment so we can see who you are, that'd be awesome.
Well, that's not completely true. We bought a new suitcase, which is a big duffel bag on wheels. It's really nice because everything that we had in two suitcases now fits in the one, so we have two left to pack our clothes and things in. That weight limit is going to be REALLY close.
We've also being working on a little shindig before we leave, so we can hang out with the friends one last time. I get kinda sad when I think about it, but it's not like we will never come back so....
We also have been emailing the brother down in Honduras. Found out the hotel we are going to book is actually most likely no where near the Kindgom Hall, so you know, good job there Robynn. He is still looking for a place for us to stay, which is really nice of him, and we get to call him for help when we get down there.
So mildly productive, but because I can't cross anything off the To Do List, it feels like the week has been wasted.
I think it probably doesn't help that I've been sick so I haven't gotten out in service all week. Feeling guilty about that. The pioneer meeting is tomorrow though, and that should be encouraging. I've never been to one of those.
Zach's parents are coming to visit next week, then we go back to California with them for a week, so we are gonna be busy here soon. Time is just flying by and it's going to get even faster.
I'm starting to get a little scared about going, just because third world countires are dangerous places and you never know what might happen. I'm still really excited, but somewhat paranoid about it. I'm sure that'll pass once we get down there. Or it'll get worse. One of the two.
So we've had a lot of new readers judging by the stats. If y'all want to become followers or comment so we can see who you are, that'd be awesome.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Good Morning
We had a good morning out in service today. I did early morning service for only the second time ever. It's actually fun, once I wake up fully.
I think the best part must be the car group and the coffee, because we sure don't find a lot of people out in the am. We drive around apartment complexes and parking lots looking for people, but instead find a lot of cars ready to be stolen- they are on, warming up, and no one is around.
The few people we do find are really receptive though, and friendly, even if they aren't interested.
It's been encouraging working a different kind of service and getting a good response.
I've been thinking about how we will do service in Honduras, being the foreign language group and all. I can't imagine we will go door to door like we do here; I think we will probably do more like the language groups here do, walking around town speaking the language, asking around, and instead of driving from this one house here to this other house there, we will probably do a LOT of walking. It'll be like rural territory in the city!
Should be fun!!!
I think the best part must be the car group and the coffee, because we sure don't find a lot of people out in the am. We drive around apartment complexes and parking lots looking for people, but instead find a lot of cars ready to be stolen- they are on, warming up, and no one is around.
The few people we do find are really receptive though, and friendly, even if they aren't interested.
It's been encouraging working a different kind of service and getting a good response.
I've been thinking about how we will do service in Honduras, being the foreign language group and all. I can't imagine we will go door to door like we do here; I think we will probably do more like the language groups here do, walking around town speaking the language, asking around, and instead of driving from this one house here to this other house there, we will probably do a LOT of walking. It'll be like rural territory in the city!
Should be fun!!!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
American Airlines is the Devil
I called American Airlines this morning, just to verify how much baggage we can bring, and sure enough the weight limit is 50 lbs. I remember the good old days when it was 70 lbs...O how nice that would be. I was already pretty sure it was only 50 lbs, but I had hope, which was very quickly dashed to pieces.
This is a really good chance for us to simplify, so I was thinking the 50 lbs per bag wouldn't be a problem. However, we keep having to add items to the list, so the weight keeps going up and up and up.... Guess we aren't taking the PS3.
This is a really good chance for us to simplify, so I was thinking the 50 lbs per bag wouldn't be a problem. However, we keep having to add items to the list, so the weight keeps going up and up and up.... Guess we aren't taking the PS3.
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