Adjustments: Asking for Directions
This post actually deals with much more than just asking for directions, but I learned this cultural lesson by asking for directions…the wrong way. This is a hard adjustment. I catch myself doing it wrong often. I first learned this lesson shortly after arriving in Argentina. I was in downtown La Plata. La Plata is […]
Adjustments: Saying Hello
There are many ways to say hello in the United States. Depending on how well you know the person, it may just be a head nod, a handshake, and sometimes even a hug. If the relation is familial, the greeting can even be a kiss, but this is only to those you are extremely closely […]
Quick Update: Día de Padre 2017
This Sunday looks to be a big Sunday for us. This will be the first big event of the church since our launch. We have been inviting others in the community to this church service. Those who attend the church also have been inviting friends and family. I have two new families who have committed […]
Adjustments: An Introduction
I am still learning to adjust my way of life as well as the way I think. We have lived in Argentina for 1 year and 2 months. A missionary must adjust his life. This is not done overnight. It takes time, effort, and a lot of learning. I have learned to be humble and laugh […]