Every morning I wake up around 6:45am. I do what little can be done to ones self in such humidity and I make my way down the stairs. I can here chatter and laughter coming from the living room. I fill a bowl with Raison Brain, grab a spoon and head in there to join them. Our conversations usually consist of 

a) the different things we are noticing about the Bajan culture

b) poking fun at one another (in a loving and Christ like way of course!)

c) last but not least.... Jesus. 

Yesterday we made our way to a store called "Price Smart" which is much like a Cosco to pick up staples items for slightly cheaper. Everything in Barbados is almost twice the price of things in the States. Because they import almost everything onto the island the cost of living is much more expensive. 

As happens most evenings after dinner, we sit around and talk about Jesus, community, what it means to be free, etc... i find it fascinating. You will most likely find me curled up in a chair, taking it all in. I usually process what is going on and then three days later after I have processed what has happened am ready to talk about it and give my opinion. 

Last night we went to the beach for the first time in over a week. It is the rainy season here on the island so the sunshine is a treat! Every time I'm in the ocean I get this crazy feeling. I always think "it is wierd i am floating in the middle of the ocean and right now I am not on any continent I am just floating atop the earth.... strange." I had that feeling again last night as I swam in the Caribbean Sea looking up at the beautiful clouds. 

For those of you who tease me about finding a husband here. Well if all that mattered to me was finding a cute, black man with an accent I would have been married yesterday....twice. I guess it's a good thing I would also like my husband to love the Lord! :)

Today we have our first class. I am very excited to see the ladies today! I love these women and am looking forward to getting to know my dear sisters better. 

Tomorrow is a day of exploration! I cannot wait! I will become very trigger happy I am sure and will have lots of pictures to share!

Until next time!