tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487181059851020619.post8281845059146759304..comments2023-05-19T05:44:16.056-05:00Comments on InOverMyHead: Culture ShockMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14364112600229388142noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487181059851020619.post-7773351469644329632009-05-16T16:50:00.000-05:002009-05-16T16:50:00.000-05:00Wow--I just now read your culture shock piece and ...Wow--I just now read your culture shock piece and can totally relate to it! Stephen was 4 months old when we went to Chiclayo, so I can relate to everyone giving advice about the baby. It makes perfect sense to them! :)<br /><br />As for the noise-OH my goodness!--that was something that would wear on a person.<br /><br />I'll never forget the horrible smells we had to get used to. Sewer, urine. . .vacant lots were the worst when we would walk or drive past.<br /><br />God gives strength as we need it--I know He did for me.<br /><br />Thank you for minding God and going to Peru to do your part in His harvest.<br /><br />Bless you--Carri LausonCarrinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487181059851020619.post-18496545751577387942009-04-29T01:33:00.000-05:002009-04-29T01:33:00.000-05:00Wow, Michelle thanks for the thoughts and feelings...Wow, Michelle thanks for the thoughts and feelings you shared. I miss talking with you and hanging out. You, Brad and your little man Tyler are in my prayers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487181059851020619.post-53465328114568024442009-04-28T15:24:00.000-05:002009-04-28T15:24:00.000-05:00Thanks for the blogging, it's been good to follow ...Thanks for the blogging, it's been good to follow your adventures . . . no matter what they are.<br /><br />In reference to how much clothing to put on a baby, my mother in law does the same thing, bundles baby up until she's sweating and cranky - I say "Don't listen to 'em!" As you know, overheating a child is much more deadly than under-heating . . :-)SMHarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07289609664494986048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487181059851020619.post-74454487207423315812009-04-18T23:30:00.000-05:002009-04-18T23:30:00.000-05:00Michelle,
Thanks again for putting your heart into...Michelle,<br />Thanks again for putting your heart into words so honestly. I hope it was as much a blessing to write as it was to read. We love hearing every detail of your life there, and with all due respect to your mom (and to Thumper's mom too!)I think the people reading your blog want to share this experience with you as fully as you can allow us to - the good, the bad, and the ugly.<br /> <br />There is something about confessing our humanness and vulnerability that invites God's grace and the compassion of His children. And who knows who else might be struggling just as you've been and just needs to know they're not alone? <br /><br />So glad the retreat was a bright spot. I hope the next phase of culture shock is a little better!<br /><br />Give each other big hugs from us, and throw in some extra kisses for Tyler. Looking forward to talking with you soon. We love you and are praying that God will hold you and Brad close to His heart!Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02753303412331198777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487181059851020619.post-7811750387017627612009-04-18T22:07:00.000-05:002009-04-18T22:07:00.000-05:00My heart goes out to you. A person does not truely...My heart goes out to you. A person does not truely understand culture shock unless they have experienced it. The 14 mo. I spent in the PI tested my strenght and faith.I was 19 and didn't have any family with me. It was then that I realized how much I loved my country and our way of life. All I wanted to do was get back to the States. indI Don't know if you remember my testimony that I have shared about being in the Christian Servicemen center in Subic Bay. Durring one of the services a missionary to the PI came and spoke to the military men and women. They shared about their call to the PI and how much they love serving there. It was durring that service that I realized my faith and committment to God was lacking. All I could think about was getting out of that country. Following the service I went to one the up stairs prayer rooms and consecrated my life to the Lord and told God where ever he led me I would follow. I had not felt a call to full time yet. However, I have to admit, even though I was willing, I was thankful he never called me to be a missionary. I have the deepest respect for missionarys and love taking offerings for them like Faith Promise. I have shared this with you to say I understand your culture shock. I am impressed with you and Brad's courage and heart to serve God in Peru. I pray for you guys numerous times a day and will continue. Keep leaning heavy on Jesus. He can sustain you!!! I love you guys!!! DADAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487181059851020619.post-20726278087608616982009-04-18T21:02:00.000-05:002009-04-18T21:02:00.000-05:00Sounds kind of like a roller coaster ride! I'm gl...Sounds kind of like a roller coaster ride! I'm glad you do have positives to concentrate on.<br /><br />The package was amazing. So glad it was worth the cost!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938607712512860569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487181059851020619.post-56677073959981431732009-04-18T16:59:00.000-05:002009-04-18T16:59:00.000-05:00It was good to hear from you! Sorry you have been ...It was good to hear from you! Sorry you have been frustrated lately. Hang in there. God is faithful and will provide all your needs. Jeff, kids and I think of you often and pray for you too. Love you all! AprilAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com