I've been in shock that it's been almost two weeks since I arrived in Amsterdam, and so much has happened already. The fact that I'm still sleeping on Eric and Julia's couch and not formally registered at UVA makes saying this surprise me even. I feel so thankful that I'm beginning to travel places around the city and not have to look at a map! And that I can make lunch plans with news friends, eventhough I have a cheap prepaid phone that I don't even know the number to! And that I'm learning patience with Dutch, and can decipher a menu with Brooke and not just order the same sandwich! And that I spent only 2 full days with the people in my orientation group, but somehow I feel like I've known some of them forever! It's funny that I'm completely unsettled and haven't even begun paperwork to legally live and study here, and the Lord has already begun moving. It's funny because I always assume there are things to accomplish before the Kingdom can begin moving. But there's still so much to do and I've already seen the Lord begin making things new! How exciting!
Oh! And after a long week of orientation events and lots of getting to know you conversations, Menno (from Utrecht Vineyard) took the Pickerills, Brooke, and I sailing yesterday! It was such an adventure. And we all got to help out a bit. How much more peaceful can it get than being on a boat in the middle of the lake?
Here are some photos...
Orientation kids
With the Pickerill family in Amstel Park
Entry to Amstel Park
On the boat with Gigi
Relaxing
