Moving day.

I'm all moved in! That of course doesn't mean I am all unpacked. :)

Friday was a long day but it was full of helpful people and God's grace and strength for me.

Four of the men from the Rehab came over to help load the truck, one guy from the Children's Home, and 3 guys came with the truck. So we loaded up fairly quickly and we were able to be on the road at 10:30.

 First I had to say goodbye to my landlords. Adele, my landlady cried. I lived in the apartment above them for 2 1/2 years! That is the longest consecutive stay in one place since I was 19 years old. I will miss living there.

This was my view for the next 6 hours and 15 minutes. I don't like to drive that distance alone in case something happens to my car. Which is funny because I have driven for days and days throughout Canada and the U.S. and never been worried. Things are different here. The truck moved pretty slow. It gave me a nice opportunity to sing at the top of my lungs for a while. :)

 This country is beautiful.

 A little construction on the way. This was one of the many parts of the road that has been washed away. Construction has been ongoing for years.

Once we arrived, a new friend of mine had brought about 8 or 9 teens to help with unloading. They sure had a lot of energy! But they got the job done quickly and gave me a good welcome, applause included!

 My first visitors! 

Ruth has been a very good friend of mine since we were both in grade 6. I am so excited to be living only 1/2 hour away from her now! Their family came back the next morning and brought help to get things in order, gas stove and washer hooked up, etc. I was thankful for their help! 

My first morning, a missionary family I had met on my previous trip called to see what they could do to help. I invited myself over for dinner. :) I had a great time visiting with them that night and she made a cherry pie! If only I had taken a picture of the size of the piece of pie she gave me! I can just say, we will be very good friends. ;) 

They told me of a lawyer that now wants to help out with whatever I need. He also talked to some other people and they would like to give some donations. More local support! I am so thankful.

The house is definitely big for one person to be living in. I can't wait to have some kids running and wheeling around and keeping me company. Until then, there is a lot to do to get the place ready for them!