Moving is difficult for most people. It involves transition, change and packing. We moved out of our culture to a different one, from the known to the unknown. Only Spring out of the family had done this before. We were excited and nervous.
When talking with a friend who moved across the US about her daughter's struggles with their move, I realized we weren't alone. Friendships don't happen overnight. One must find different ways to connect, and keep connections.
I for one am so thankful for Skype. I am also very thankful to my brother-in-law who ported my google number for me. Now with internet I can text my friends easily. It comes up as the same phone number that I've always used. Added bonus in a country where we pay per text, these are free/unlimited!
The children have slowly developed friends. They have fun with the other children at church. Over Christmas our neighbor (who is 10) had cousins from Guatemala over. We tried to do a mentos diet coke experiment but it was a total fail. (we figure coke light is different from diet coke perhaps?) Our mishap did develop a relationship with her cousin (Zion's age) who went home after Christmas and eventually our neighbor. Unlike other countries I've visited in our area there isn't a lot of kids just playing in the street. We have to seek out activities. This is good but difficult.
How do we connect to people in the States? Skype, What's App, Viber, and my ported Google number are my friends ;). I just talked with my mentor today and a friend I used to walk with texted me. I am blessed. The children Skype weekly with Lucianna who is the child advocate. They also are able to Skype with family, and friends.
Do we miss the US? Yes we do. Quite frequently. We are so glad for ways we can connect with friends online and in person. Friendships are those that require effort, and we are thankful that there are so many different ways to connect!
Thanks for sharing your journey with connecting and friendships!
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