We're looking forward to beginning our language studies at Nazarene International Language Institute (NILI)several days after we arrive in Quito. Kristina will have a one-on-one tutor four hours a day, five days a week (whew, that's a lot of focused Spanish). Since Dan speaks Spanish quite a bit better, he will be sitting in on classes with other students. When we happen to have lessons at the same time, NILI has set up a childcare provider for Caleb and Jael. NILI asked if we wanted an English; English-Spanish; or Spanish only speaking sitter for the kids. We decided to have a Spanish speaking only babysitter. While we're looking forward to having the kids pick up the language quickly (we're sure more quickly than us), Kristina is a little nervous about how the first few days will go :)
I've been reading Matthew lately, and came across the calling of Matthew by Jesus to "Follow me." When I've read the Bible before I've haven't spent too much time considering the details that it involved for Matthew to follow Jesus. Matthew had a job (tax collector) and a house (since the Bible speaks of Jesus eating there). I think of all the planning, preparation, and time I've put into getting ready to "follow Jesus" to Ecuador. I'm sure there were probably "details" the disciples somehow had to work through when they began to follow Jesus, too. The Bible, however, doesn't say anything about them. I think this may be because in the end, all those details really aren't that important compared to following God's calling on thier/our lives. I need to remember that it's not about how close to 50 lbs I can get each piece of luggage, or how we'll be received through customs, or when/how our house sells. Ultimately it's all about following God.
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