Change is inevitable isn't it? I liked the polka dots I had before but wasn't crazy about the fake looking daisys (tho I love daisys!) and after adding my flickr photostream it just all seemed to busy. So I found this beautiful but simplified background at simplychicblogs.blogspot.com
Change can often be a good thing and I find my attitude and perspective about life here in Sicily evolving almost daily. That's a good thing :) My prayer has been that God would show me/us His purpose for our time here. Spending unhurried time together as a family is priceless yet we also want to be open to any plans He has beyond that.
The more we get out the more comfortable we feel. Outright, Sicilians don't throw themselves at you with hospitality. The more I've read and talked with people the more I realize they are a warm and hospitable people under a certain level of suspicion they have for newcomers. It's time to embrace the culture more and put myself out there so to speak.
There is a group of wives here whose husbands mostly work with DJ. I've met Sue and have been emailing 2 others, Michelle and Angelique. They are all very friendly and helpful. I've talked to Michelle a couple times this week on the phone and have enjoyed hearing someone else's perspective on life here in Sicily. She just started a culinary blog about cooking here in Sicily. If you're interested in cooking or history check out her blog marsalamia.wordpress.com
Ben and DJ picked oranges (2 big bags) out of the tree this morning. One of the guys DJ works with has orange trees at his house.
The sun is out (SMILE!...that's a good thing as it's been yucky the last couple days) and DJ's home for the weekend so I think we should take a walk along the mediterranean. Wish you were here to join us!
It's a real pleasure getting to know you, Jan! I hope that you, D.J., Heather, Danielle, and Ben enjoy your time here in Bella Sicilia. Give me a call or drop me a line anytime you'd like to go exploring. Oh...and thanks for plugging my blog :-)
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ReplyDeleteJan you are such a joy to behold! Your page is simply elegant. I am glad God is plugging you in. Soak it all up! Every day is a new gift to unwrap! What does God have for each of us this day?! Italy with all it's uniqueness is a sweet gift to you all. I am sure now that your life is taking on a whole new pattern of living it can be difficult at times and lonely. But we do know who is holding your hand and loving you through it all~ and many times even carrying you! :)
I am praying.
I will check out Michelle's blog~ sounds awesome. I will also share it with Brad.
Thanks for updating~love to hear what is going on.
Love ya friend,
I love the new look and all of the pictures are awesome! Enjoy your weekend with your family:). I noticed you have Harpers button on your blog, I've been following Kelly's blog for many months now and have been praying so hard for that baby girl. God is good!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words. I appreciate you all! Under my blogs that inspire me list I have links to KellysKorner and Jennasjourney. They both have newborns that are going through alot right now. They need continued prayer.
ReplyDeleteGod's ways aren't always ours but through it all He is faithful!