When in Rome..........

Well we have been here for about 6 months now. I would say that we seem to be acclamating well. We have finally gotten moved into our home and have even had our first visit from relatives. It seems surreal to drive down the streets here and see giant palm trees everywhere you look. We may never to accustom to seeing thousands of orange trees loaded down with fruit just waiting to be squeezed or the glorious sun as it sets behind the water. I have always heard of places like this but I must admit that until now, I had never seen them with my own eyes. Each morning as I wake, I can hardly wait to get outside to see what the day will bring. I have found a cure for depression. It is called "South Florida." If at any time I am tempted to get angry, I can always just walk outdoors and be reminded that God is Good and His hand is all over this part of the world. All of God's earth has beauty in it, but I do declare that HE came down here and just showed out! Will graduates from 5th grade soon and I look so forward to enjoying the grand place that God has put us with him. He is growing up so fast and I am not foolish enough to think that he will always want to hang out with Jeff and I, but for now we want to spend as much time soaking in his youthful excitement as we can. The residents here are very different. They seem to have the most laid back approach to things. Few seem in a hurry and their attitude on attire is simply "come as you are". Make up, hairspray and neckties are left far behind and replaced with pony tails, straw hats and flip flops and dont even dare mention pantyhose! Jeff has only worn a suit to church once or maybe twice since we arrived and fits right in. Backyard barbecues are a weekly occurance and each neighborhood hosts at least 4-5 yard sales every Saturday. I must admit that this is not the place that I thought God wanted us to be. Jeff and I prayed long and hard about where God would have us to move and serve. Only He knows the outcome of things and only He knew where we would be happy. Thank you God for working it out so that we could be serving you in such a place as this!