Getting to know my way around….
On Saturday, the Krzesinski family returned home…think Pychia was more excited to see them than me. Sunday we took it easy in the morning and at 11, we went to my apartment to move in! Finalized some paperwork, signed and now I am an official renter in Poland. We had church service in the afternoon and just spent time with the family. This week has been kind of low key – taking care of paperwork for packages, looking into Polish language schools, English Discussion Group, getting ready for Debbie’s arrival, business meeting to plan & pray about summer and just the regular daily stuff. Hoping to get internet service in my apartment soon – contract is signed but the technician needs to come. Then things will feel a little more settled for me. Also weather changed from summer to feeling like fall and lots of liquid sunshine (rain).
The coffee cup version:
The Krzesinski family came in late on Saturday evening, so the Giant Taco and dessert needed to wait for Sunday. I am very thankful that they arrived home safe and had a great time with each other. The paperwork her for renting an apartment is a bit different than in America, not a lot to sign and I am very blessed with the landlord that I have. He and his wife have gone out of their way…not only furnishing the apartment – new microwave, TV and washer, dishes, pan, silverware, glasses…some cleaning supplies! The other neat things about the apartment are the bus stop is right across the street from me, I can see who wants to come up…and I can decide whether or not to buzz them in, garbage is nearby – go to main floor – go outside to put in your pass code to drop off garbage in bins, even though there is a buzz of cars going by...it is pretty quiet here. Lord willing the boxes will get here soon and then it will feel a little more like home. We had a good English Discussion Group on Tuesday night – small group, but that was better for me…since I was the main speaker sharing about NYS. Most think of NYC when you talk about NY. So it was neat to share some facts with them and then we played Family Feud to see if they retained anything. I may have spoken too quickly…but all in all they did well. Yesterday, we picked up Debbie from the airport and had a chance to catch up a bit…laugh and go for a walk. I am looking forward to getting some basic TV channels and internet service at my apartment. This may help me retain more Polish and this way I do not always need to be at the Krzesinski’s home to check stuff online…especially e-mails! We have been planning and praying about the events this summer, especially with the group coming in July. It sounds like dates are being finalized, places to stay, and arrangements for group to go to Krakow for a few days before returning home. Please pray that we can find a new place to start holding the English Discussion Groups…last year, because the weather was so nice, we were able to go outside and on Tuesday, I was reminded how dark the place looked inside…granted it was raining outside, but it may just be that it is in kind of like a basement. We are still praying about the Barzta – place on the corner of a main street near the Krzesinski’s home…it will need some work, but it would be a great place to start…if it is affordable. Please also pray for me…I have been in a weird funk…not sure how to explain it better than that. Thanks for your encouragement and prayers!
“Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them.” Proverbs 4:5
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