July 29, 2008
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Writing from Germany
These days it has been not very often that I post. Mostly because of being busy and coping with a situation, that, the more I leave in God’s hands, the more peace I have. I don’t want to write unless I have something worth saying..
This year I am at my brother’s house again, and I came alone. I really need a vacation after school and college and remodeling! And God has blessed me to be able to do it. Once I am here I need very little money because my brother is so sweet. I am writing while he and his wife are at work.
You have not lived until you have tried to type on a German keyboard, which has the y and z traded places, and much of the punctuation moved around! Touch typing takes on a whole new life here:) Of course it is very convenient when I use babelfish internet translator for a German word and need an umlaut letter like ü or ö
And the internet is sometimes an adventure getting to American sites. Amazon is easy, but I have not found the American Myspace yet (yep, there is a Deutschland version of it)!Friday afternoon our time we drive down to Italy, which they often do for their vacations. Because I got to time my visit better for once, I get to go too:) We are staying in a rented house near Florence and Pisa and Luca (not sure of spelling for this one). We will be there for a week.
As for my college courses, I finished all I needed for the special ed credential, the final level, called “clear”. For the single subject one to teach ASL at the high school it is a different story. The law changed so now I need MORE courses. At first the news freaked me out, but God has blessed me in giving grace and favor with the head of that department. She is waiving some courses and accepting others from the special ed work to satisfy other courses, and is even letting me do one course via independent study with her, and even gave me the book for it! So although my work isn’t done yet, it is not as bad as it could have been, needing only ten units instead of 25. So next school year will be interesting, especially since I get to have my own classroom.
That is about all that is happening right now. I will of course take pictures and post some when I get back. Please know I pray for dear friends here, even while I am away. Some have been so helpful and encouraging in the trials I have had this year and really over the last two-plus years, and I thank you for the prayers and love.
DO pray for Ideaguy, that his wife gets a job. Pray for Janet (Lamentations something, you can see the name in my subscription list), pray for Bumblypick and Proudmom87, and well, just pray for each other!
Love to all,
Gerrie
Comments (7)
Hey Gerrie…
Thanks for taking the time to write while on vacation –
I appreciated your comments and thank the Lord that they are helping you cope in the situation you are in. As I have always told you.. and will continue to do so, the Lord is very much aware of the situation and nothing surprises Him. Leave it at the alter of the Lord and keep moving forward.
Hope you have a lot of fun in Germany, and rest and enjoy your time there.
Phil
It’s a joy to read your posts when you do post, Gerrie. As you know, I am glad you’re able to take this vacation, to get away and have some fun. Keep in touch while you’re gone, and we’ll try to talk on the phone when you get back. Be safe!! Love ya! ~ Chris
Thank you so much for mentioning me in a prayer request. I sure need it. I have been sick this week. I’m thankful for laptops, beds and cable tv all in the same room so I can “have it all” while I lounge around. Just saw the doctor this morning and am now on antibiotics. Can’t wait till they kick in. So you are in Germany? How neat is that. I didn’t realize or even consider that a German keyboard would be any different than an American one. So when you get online, does everything show up in German or English? Can’t wait to hear about Italy. My neice and nephew went there earlier this summer and the pictures were just awesome. Have a great time, relax, bask in your brother and his wife’s love and have safe/fun travels. God bless you and thanks for your friendship.
Wow, I never knew keyboards were different….I do just well enough with the US version!!
Thanks for the prayer request. Alison is keeping her spirits up. I’m sorry to hear about the extra course work — so unfair. Ridiculous. Wish we made politicians have to go back and take regular courses, like empathy 101. Have a great time in Germany! Eat a bratwurst for me!
Hey, friend….I’m so excited that you got to go to Germany, and that y’all are going to Italy for a week…how neat! Can’t wait to see photos and hear about it all! God bless you and all you love, Gerrie.
Hi Gerrie,
Have a wonderful time in Germany!
Love ya, Darlena