Update from Asia
One of the things that is usually hardest about Aaron traveling internationally is that communication is almost always more difficult and less frequent than when he is traveling within New Zealand. It's impossible to know on the front end of a trip what the communication will be like once he gets to his destination. Being prepared for the chance of talking and emailing very little, it has been great to discover that they are taking very good care of him over there, and have provided means for him to call home regularily. I've talked with Aaron every other day, sometimes daily, almost the whole time he has been there. What a gift, not just for me, but also for Taylor. She loves talking to her daddy on the phone when he is away!
He is doing well; preaching lots, and is very tired. He's commented many times on the food - he loves it! Lots of fish and sushi and some 'exotic' things - last night he ate octopus. Taylor was a bit confused when Aaron told her about eating octopus tonight, but I think she finally got over it! The conference has been going very well; the Lord is doing exciting things. He has also really enjoyed the time he's had with many of his friends who have come over from Kansas City to minister at the conference. All in all, it's been a good trip, but I can tell he is definitely ready to come home and be with his family. We're ready for him to come home, too! Taylor is going to be one excited little girl at the airport on Monday morning!
Here are some pictures of the conference:
1 comment:
Kristi,
So great to hear of Aaron. Thank you for this post. How is he adjusting to speaking through a translator? Is this his first time doing so?
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