Today is a new day!

Today was a new day!

I have been having a lot of trouble adjusting but I mean it was only my third day! I was very homesick and had awful jet lag but last night I slept through the night! It was hard to get my bearings and so it was really great to be able to see more of Vientiane. Last night our luggage arrived! Praise God! I thought that on Monday it was really Tuesday and , so they told us that our luggage would come on Tuesday, I was so sad when I realized it was Monday. God with his humor and taking care of me, he actually brought our luggage on Monday anyway! I was feeling very down and it made me feel so much better that God will take care of me even when I think he won't. In the morning we got to have a tour around Mennonite Central Committee with Sili and so that really helped me to get my bases and know where I am. I also got to try iced coffee for the first time which is very strong coffee, sweetened condensed milk, and some ice, it was very good. Lao coffee is very strong so I had lots of energy! Then we walked around a Buddhist temple which was really cool to see. We also looked at maps and got a little familiarized with the city. After we learned how to ride a motorcycle. Which seemed very scary to me at first but we aren't riding any Harley's here, they are more like Vespa's. So I got the hang of riding it and hopefully by October or so we will be able to get our license. The test you have to take is riding first in a circle without touching the floor, then a big circle, and last a figure eight. Which takes a lot of practice so I will have some time to learn.The driving in Laos is a lot different then America and so there are somethings you have to get use to. With culture shock and being homesick they said it takes about a month to get over so I think I will like it here in Laos. It is hard being so far away but I think I will be able to fall in love with Laos. I have till Sunday at Scott and Evonne's house and then I move into my host family. Prayer for a good transition would be appreciated and well as for adjusting for this first few months. Thank you for your support!