A Brief Update on Life in Macedonia

I have recently moved into the apartment that I hope to stay in for the remainder of my time in Macedonia. It is a perfect size for me I think. It has a small kitchen but just big enough for me, it is almost fully furnished and what is left will be furnished soon. I don't yet have internet yet so my updates and internet time will be sparse as I have to logon at a friend's home, at my language school office, or at a coffee bar somewhere. Be patient with me in keeping you up to date and expect a full on letter soon.

As of right now, I've been refocusing my time on learning Macedonian more than anything else. I have struggled this last couple of weeks as I moved and had my schedule interrupted by all the new things and am still trying to discipline myself into a good schedule. Right now I am trying to get up between 6 and 7, having my quiet time and prayer, eating and showering up till around 10. I then study Macedonian and read, eating somewhere in between, shopping for either groceries or other household items that I still lack, and studying Macedonian some more. Mondays and Wednesdays I have Macedonian class in the afternoon and on Thursdays I have a private lesson in the afternoon. I still try to go to Shutka on Fridays but was so caught up in other things last Friday that I forgot and missed the first time since I've been here.

Pray that God will guide me in how I manage my time and will draw me close to him as most of my time is spent right now between He and I. Pray for friendships and ministry opportunities to be developed and for boldness most of all to go out and be proactive in every aspect of my life.

I miss you all and hope God is keeping you well. I welcome and treasure your emails and other like communications, but please be patient in my replying to them. Keep me informed of any prayer requests you may have and I will be sure to lift you up as often as I can keeping me fully aware of how God's family stretches to every corner of this world.