Well, we've been concerned about our housing situation for some time now. I guess I've felt impatient and frustrated, like we always do when we don't get what we want when we want it. But we have to say that the wait has been worth it, as we fianlly landed not one but two houses for about the price we were going to pay for one before! Now we have our location for the Institute settled, and housing for both the guys and gals taken care of. As it stands now, we are expecting 6 young ladies to be a part of our crew, and that will be a tremendous asset to the impact these young people will have where they visit and teach. The houses are on a dead-end street, and so that's a plus for security, as well as noise levels. Both houses have an ample back-yard area, which will be good both for recreation of the students as well as possible get-togethers of a church nature. And these houses are large, 3 bedrooms each plus addtional living areas and maid's quarters. We'll be able to house groups when they visit, and have our offices there, as well as study and library space.
Now that we have the lodging issue adequately addressed, we'll be spending the rest of December getting the houses ready and moved in as far as offices are concerned. Another big chore left to tackle is to finalize the purchase of a small people-mover type bus for the students and groups. At the time of this writing, we nearly have a deal finalized. We're just waiting for the call back from the owner, who has to convince his son of the price that he verbally agreed to.
The two houses are actually separated by another house that just rented also, and a North American family is apparently living there. There goes the neighborhood, huh? That's probably what they'll think after they see our bunch! What do you bet they're missionaries or something? I've seen their kind before, swarthy do-gooder types, always smiling like they won the election or some other mish-mosh.
This picture is of the second house, probably where the guys will stay, the classes will take place, and where the cooking and eating will occur. All that green behind the houses is an impenetrable wall of bamboo. We'll probably build something out of it, like a pole barn, or an internet cafe, or a tanning salon. Actually we may create some covered spaces, and have worship there. Still, some giant numb-chucks would be pretty tempting for some recreational combat. I hope my boys don't read this blog. Speaking of them, I better finish this and get home and watch some Bob Esponja. After an afternoon of high-tech blogging like this, some laughter might be the best medicine.
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