Yesterday for the first time I got to meet a fellow blogger. I have to say I was a bit nervous although I had chatted with her via e-mail and her family seemed like the type we would get a long with. But no reason for worry all went great. We meet up at some of the pools that are halfway between our towns. Which was actually only 30min from home. The road was a little crazy to get there I got dizzy, and my daughter threw up as soon as we got there, but was ready to swim quickly after. She kept calling the pools the ocean. lol
Leslie's family were a Joy to hang out with and they introduced us to a place we plan to visit often this summer. It cost us about 80p to swim, and the food and icecream was normally priced. We got there around 11 and thankfully Leslie came right up to shake hands with us. Im glad because I was afraid I wouldn't spot her and her family. My husband and I felt very comfortable with her family right away and Alana couldn't get enough of all the attention she was getting. The kids meshed well and played all day. Between the two of us there was nothing lacking as far as provisions. We split what we had and everyone was happy. Man, I can't explain how much yesterday meant to our family. It has taken us a year but I think we can finally say we have friends here. We imagine the Lemon family considers us the same also. Also it showed us that we can do this, we can make it here. We can raise our family and enjoy our lives here. Its nice to see someone who has done it and done it well.
So now we are looking forward to meeting up with them again, but in their town. I'm curious to see other towns in Mexico and my husbands vacation is coming up quick. And it will give us another chance to hang out with the Lemons.
Thanks Leslie.....
Amanda
We had a great time yesterday and hope that we can do it again soon!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you two were able to meet up and have a great time, I cant wait to be there and join you all. It is soo nice to see that your families have adjusted well to the change of lifestyle, it gives me hope ;)
ReplyDeleteGiving hope is the main reason I wrote this post. (aside from thanking Leslie, but I did that via e-mail also). I know how much it has helped me to see how great Leslie and her family have done. Cant wait to meet you in person.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you were able to meet up with someone. I hope that if (i am still in enough denial to not say when) i move there, i am able to make some friends.
ReplyDeleteRebecca, just keep praying and listen for Gods lead, Ill never encourage one way or the other, Im now just trying to show that this works and isn't as bad as most would think. Only a few weeks left before you get to visit his town and your denial may change a little after that.
ReplyDeleteAmanda, You are doing great! All the things that you want will come to you "si Dios quiere" or as they also say here "Primero Dios". I have been living and working in Mexico for a little over ten years. The first couple of years were the hardest but as I learned the language it got easier and easier. My former life in the United States seems long ago and far away and I hardly miss it...except for sauerkraut, shiny crusted rye bread, and kosher dill pickles :)
ReplyDeleteBob, sometimes the Soriana here gets dill pickles but prob not Kosher. ;) Thanks for the encouragement, people like you are what keeps my hopes up when it gets tough. And yes learning the language is a big part of being comfortable here.
ReplyDeleteHey Amanda! It has been so long since I have been able to read your blog. I have some catching up to do. How is the baby, did you have a boy or a girl? Email me if you can so I can have your email address. Crystalita83@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteCrystal, welcome back. ;) I just sent you an e-mail.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad it went well!!! :)
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