Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Toilet Paper

When we were preparing to leave the United States, one of my biggest concerns was if I was going to be able to find the toilet paper we've been using for the past nine years. I knew this wasn't a big deal because really, I'd be able to find something for us to wipe our bums. But the true question was if I'd be able to find the things to which my family had grown accustomed.
Focusing on this 'little' worry helped keep my mind off the big issues: would I be able to figure out where to buy groceries? would we make friends? would we find a home? would we be financially stable? would the kids adjust to being here? would customs take all of our belongings? would we be lost in a sea of people we didn't understand or who didn't understand us? There were so many worries running through our minds.
God has addressed many of our concerns. There's a decent grocery store within walking distance and a good website I can order pantry items to be delivered. We found a place to live that we actually love. Customs wasn't an issue at all. We are making friends at church and at our condo. We all seem to be settling in OK. Don't get me wrong, we still have plenty of things we worry about but today, almost two months after moving here, I bought a pack of 'our' toilet paper.

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