Last Thursday when I walked out the door, I was surprised to see a small flock of sheep. Is anyone as shocked as I was to learn that there are sheep on this island? I thought that it would be a fantastic picture if Luke would stand by them. However just as Luke was in position for the shot, a sheep said "Baaaa" and scared Luke to tears. Now each time he sees the sheep he wants to put them in time out for "not being nice to Luke." Speaking of time out...Luke even tries to put the wind in time out when a hard breeze closes his bedroom door. He's pretty silly like that!
Anyway, here are a few shots that I took before having to run in away from the sheep.
Our apartment building.
Here is one of the secrets to my weight loss...this steep hill! It is the only way that leads to our apartment that doesn't have mean dogs along the way. You can also see Cabrits and Fort Shirley across the way. (See previous posts). 
We are doing well and learning to just accept Dominica as it is. It is very different from the United States but I am finally starting to enjoy the island for what it has to offer. I love being a mom and not having another job on top of motherhood. I love having sunshine while Seattle is covered in clouds. I love the simplicity in which the gospel is taught here. I love that I have learned so many self-sufficent skills here. I love my kind friends and the times we have shared. I love my husband more for the sacrifices he makes and for every single second that I can be with him. So far this has been a tremedous learning experience that I feel we really needed as a family.
3 comments:
I'm glad to hear that things are getting better down there and that you guys are settling in more. Once you are back in the States you'll probably always look back on the time spent in Dominica and even though it was tough, you'll have been thankful for it since it'll be a great learning and growing experience. That's how I feel when I look back on the time I lived in Guatemala. It really makes you appreciate all we have that much more. I hope all continues to go well for you. Take Care!
MAN! I guess that is what I have been missing! An insanely large hill to climb! That's what I need to lose the baby weight. Seriously though. I am sorry you have to live without the modern conveniences over there. We think about you guys all the time and pray for you. Hang in there. Oh and I do plan to respond to your email someday... sorry things have been hectic.
I still can't believe you are in Dominca! What an adventure! I hope your kids will remember their time there.
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