First full day in NY

We got in safe and sound last night about 10:30. There wasn't a number on the mailbox, but we managed just fine. Florence (elder) and Pam (elder's wife) greeted us at the door, with a bunch of lights on, ready to give us a welcome and a tour. Nice ladies. After they left Dave and I explored a little, however after wandering around the workshop/garage, me hugging my thudding quilt, I was about all ready to just curl up in bed, overwhelmed. I held it together pretty well considering other times we moved. But, oh my gosh, new things. Exciting. Scary. Overwhelmed.

More funny than upsetting, check out these picture of after I showered last night.

See the black flecks? They weren't from me, maybe mildew from pipes not being used? I guess we'll see if I develop ebola or something. ;)

The house has been mostly unused since the landlord's mother died in December. So I think that just stuff settling in the pipes is probably the issue. No big deal (though I wondered if I should shower again after I saw the stuff).

Marge from the church brought us groceries. Thank you. That was something so nice. And now I have multigrain Cheerios and milk for breakfast! She also 

got us bottled water which is nice b/c the tap water is a decent bit sulfery.

Woke up a bit before 8 this morning though we got to bed at 1:15 (watching tv to calm down). I'm still tense this means. But I'll calm after a little longer. It's mostly the fear of the unknown. What challenges and pressures will we face?

5 Things I'm Thankful For:

1. not living on a mountain in a small 12x12 box right on top of our neighbors like last year.
2. A big backyard (2 acres)
3. The peaceful silence of a Saturday morning to myself.
4. All the ladies who cleaned yesterday and brought us groceries and baked goods.
5. A beginning to a summer with lots of opportunity, hope, learning experiences, and a chance to change lives with/for Christ.

Bible Reading for the Day (working on my continued goal of reading the entire Bible in one summer):

     Gen 1-10

     Matt 5-6

     Ps 4-6

     Prob 1:8-19

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We're now at church meeting a few people and using the internet. We don't have any at our house.

Here's a cute little sign I found.

So cute!
And it's decided. Dave will now be... Pastor Dave! Crazy, huh?