{"id":250,"date":"2017-08-08T03:32:19","date_gmt":"2017-08-08T08:32:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/jared-kresge\/?p=250"},"modified":"2017-08-08T03:32:19","modified_gmt":"2017-08-08T08:32:19","slug":"a-year-in-pictures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/jared-kresge\/2017\/08\/08\/a-year-in-pictures\/","title":{"rendered":"A Year in Pictures"},"content":{"rendered":"

The following pictures tell the story of our first year in Asia-Pacific. \u00a0They’re not all pretty or professional, but they speak better than words alone. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

One year ago on August 5th, we departed for Asia-Pacific.<\/p>\n

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We arrived on the 7th of August, jet-lagged, with (most) of our bags.<\/p>\n

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We began making friends…<\/p>\n

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…going to a local church…<\/p>\n

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…looking for a viable birthing option…<\/p>\n

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…and seeing the sights.<\/p>\n

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We experienced so many new things, such as seeing the way local people fish…<\/p>\n

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…how they dry coffee cherries…<\/p>\n

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…and how they ride motorcycles!<\/p>\n

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We finally received our driver’s licenses and started braving the roads ourselves.<\/p>\n

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Ivan learned to ride a two-wheel bike at the same time!<\/p>\n

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Getting packages from home always put smiles on the boys’ faces.<\/p>\n

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We waited and waited for Gabriel…<\/p>\n

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…and he finally came!<\/p>\n

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He is loved by all who meet him, and his smile lights up our home.<\/p>\n

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We kept right on studying after Gabriel joined the family. \u00a0We study mostly at home with tutors, but also attended some formal classes at a local language school.<\/p>\n

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Cultural experiences continue to build. \u00a0This is a visit to a local orphanage:<\/p>\n

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Our church’s baptism Sunday…<\/p>\n

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…where the little ones get a front-row seat at the edge of the pool.<\/p>\n

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Titus and Ivan are thoroughly tired of posing for pictures…<\/p>\n

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…but they love it when we make time for relaxation.<\/p>\n

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In February, we applied for Gabriel’s American citizenship and passport.<\/p>\n

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He was thrilled to make it official!<\/p>\n

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Titus started losing teeth…<\/p>\n

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…and discovered an interest in lizards.<\/p>\n

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We have enjoyed a few trips up a nearby mountain where there is a refreshing farming culture (and refreshingly cool weather!).<\/p>\n

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Weddings are gorgeous affairs with fancy dress and makeup.<\/p>\n

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Titus and Ivan have occasional language sessions themselves. \u00a0They are still a little shy of using the new language.<\/p>\n

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We celebrated the 4th of July along with some other ex-pats who organized a patriotic bike parade for the kids.<\/p>\n

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On most days our yard is busy with neighbor kids who love to climb the mango tree or kick the soccer ball…<\/p>\n

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…or play with Gabriel.<\/p>\n

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Sometimes it looks like a “biker gang” has invaded our home.<\/p>\n

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We sure appreciate their friendly attitudes and interest in our family!<\/p>\n

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In July we had our Stage 2 (of 4) language evaluations to determine our level of progress and give direction for further study.<\/p>\n

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The guys are enjoying a small building project in the backyard, which gives Jared a welcome break from language study.<\/p>\n

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And we made it! \u00a0One year in Asia-Pacific! \u00a0We are praising God for His faithfulness to us through this challenging year.<\/p>\n

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