killing some time
Erin, and I are just killing a couple of hours waiting for a bus to take us to the Beaches of Morocco, and its a beautiful day for it too. The weather here as been so amazing, sun everyday. Really nice.
Just thought I'd explain a little about Morocco. It's a country were over 95percent are muslim. There is persecution towards believers here for sure. Many emotions and aches arise when we look around and see all the people that haven't even heard what they need to hear. Who will tell them? The only churches are house churches and they must be done in secret. We really don't even have any way of finding out where one is. But, we've been told that the house churches are really thriving and God is bringing many Moroccans to salvation. That's about all I'll say about that from where we are now.
It is a not an extremly poor country. Cerntainly there is much more poverty than any where in N.A. or Europe, but it's nothing like most of Africa. As for our situation we could live it up like the 1000's of rich white tourists in the resorts or hiltons, or we could spend around 2 dollars a night for a whole in the wall hotel. We are spending around 12 a night and getting very nice accomadations in the old part of town, called the medina. This is the orginal city (every city has this) that has been there for centuries, and is entirely enclosed by a concrete wall. We had some really good pictures of that but they're gone now. :(
For food we could eat anything from fine dining to 25cent meals off the street. We've been eating where the locals eat and it's been about 3 to 4 dollars a person. We're not sick yet but things are starting to move a bit faster.
We've been spending the evening journaling and doing devotions, it's really great to step back from the business of home life and enjoy time worth spending.
Thanks again to all who are checking up on us, it's great to know we have so many loved ones at home.
Just thought I'd explain a little about Morocco. It's a country were over 95percent are muslim. There is persecution towards believers here for sure. Many emotions and aches arise when we look around and see all the people that haven't even heard what they need to hear. Who will tell them? The only churches are house churches and they must be done in secret. We really don't even have any way of finding out where one is. But, we've been told that the house churches are really thriving and God is bringing many Moroccans to salvation. That's about all I'll say about that from where we are now.
It is a not an extremly poor country. Cerntainly there is much more poverty than any where in N.A. or Europe, but it's nothing like most of Africa. As for our situation we could live it up like the 1000's of rich white tourists in the resorts or hiltons, or we could spend around 2 dollars a night for a whole in the wall hotel. We are spending around 12 a night and getting very nice accomadations in the old part of town, called the medina. This is the orginal city (every city has this) that has been there for centuries, and is entirely enclosed by a concrete wall. We had some really good pictures of that but they're gone now. :(
For food we could eat anything from fine dining to 25cent meals off the street. We've been eating where the locals eat and it's been about 3 to 4 dollars a person. We're not sick yet but things are starting to move a bit faster.
We've been spending the evening journaling and doing devotions, it's really great to step back from the business of home life and enjoy time worth spending.
Thanks again to all who are checking up on us, it's great to know we have so many loved ones at home.
posted by Brian and Erin at 5:45 AM
5 Comments:
HI Brian and Erin; Finally home from our trip, and have just spent some time reading all your travels. Glory to God for His watching over you and for His faithfulness and mercy which is NEW every day! It is good to know that His grace will be enough for every situation you encounter on your journey.
What an interesting account of your travel already; thanks so much for your daily posts and pictures. I think you should have let Erin buy a light; it would "lighten" the load. Marv.
hey guys, i love the blogging. i'm super excited that when i do my daily blog checking i can count on you guys for a good read. i also like when you're clear about who's doing the typing, although it is kinda fun to try and figure it out too sometimes. i'm so thankful that you guys are having the blast that i'm sure you expected. however, we certainly miss you here too. without seeing you guys for 4 months is certainly leaving a void in our lives. it's also great to hear about the spiritual time of your trip. what an opportunity to "spend time worth spending". i'm sure you read all about the game last night bri, you sure missed a good one ;) that's 2-1 for blue.
We really enjoyed your letters on the blog, we read all of them. we had a great bowl of soup because it's really cold outside. Grandpa said he was jealous but he is excited because they leave for Florida in 2 weeks. This saturday everyone is going to our house for a get together before we leave for Florida. Have a good time in Africa and don't eat to much. Grandpa says don't do anything that he wouldn't do. Grandpa says they will keep in touch through Alice in Flordia but not every day because we are too busy swimming. God Bless and we love you kids. Grandma and Grandpa.
Greetings from Kuwait. Welcome to our part of the world! It is so interesting to read your observations and reactions to things we just take for granted here. Yes Naomi and I love shawarmas as well - especially with the pickles. Still waiting to hear if you are thinking of coming! Write me at steve@cornerstoneniagara.com. If you can fit in a few days we would love to have you. If money is tight we'll get the tickets. Let us know.
Hey Bri and Erin. About losing you pics/ Heather did the same thing when whe was in Austriala and they took it to a camera shop and were able to get most of the back. Not sure if this will work where you are but prehaps if you have time you can look into it.
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