The travel part was interesting. I had three separate flights, the longest being 10 and a half hours from Houston to Buenos Aires. I have never traveled alone, nor have I ever traveled for 15+ hours by plane! It was quite the emotional roller coaster. There were times when I was completely content and resting in God's peace and others where I was both physically and emotionally exhausted and on the verge of tears. It was incredible however, how God continually answered my prayers and provided for me along the way.
Before my flight to Buenos Aires, I was incredibly nervous. In Buenos Aires, it would be necessary for me to switch airports, which happen to be almost an hour apart. I honestly had no idea what to expect in regard to traveling between the two. However, after my flight switched gates in the Houston airport (for the third time), I ended up next to a woman and her daughter who happened to be from Buenos Aires! I talked to them in Spanish and they helped me understand what the situation would be. I felt so much better after this. THEN when I was on the plane, I happened to sit next to a man who is a travel agent in Buenos Aires and he also helped me understand what to do with the airport situation, but this time he explained mostly in English! God was clearly showing me that He had already gone before me and would take care of me every step along the way. It was incredible. When I actually arrived in Buenos Aires, things went pretty smoothly, but the bus I was supposed to take wasn't going to get me to the airport in time, so I was forced to take a taxi. I was honestly almost crying at this point because I had heard that the taxis aren't very safe. Thankfully, my driver was amazing and super kind. He talked to me a lot and helped me with Spanish. Once again, God was totally providing for me.
By the time I finally reached Córdoba, I'm pretty sure that I had gone through just about every emotion possible. It was amazing to finally meet my family though and it was such a relief to finally be with someone who I knew would take care of me. I didn't do much the first night. I got to see the house (which is definitely a cute, grandma house! :) ), unpack my things, eat dinner, and then Skype my family! It was a very smooth transition. Thank you God!
Before my flight to Buenos Aires, I was incredibly nervous. In Buenos Aires, it would be necessary for me to switch airports, which happen to be almost an hour apart. I honestly had no idea what to expect in regard to traveling between the two. However, after my flight switched gates in the Houston airport (for the third time), I ended up next to a woman and her daughter who happened to be from Buenos Aires! I talked to them in Spanish and they helped me understand what the situation would be. I felt so much better after this. THEN when I was on the plane, I happened to sit next to a man who is a travel agent in Buenos Aires and he also helped me understand what to do with the airport situation, but this time he explained mostly in English! God was clearly showing me that He had already gone before me and would take care of me every step along the way. It was incredible. When I actually arrived in Buenos Aires, things went pretty smoothly, but the bus I was supposed to take wasn't going to get me to the airport in time, so I was forced to take a taxi. I was honestly almost crying at this point because I had heard that the taxis aren't very safe. Thankfully, my driver was amazing and super kind. He talked to me a lot and helped me with Spanish. Once again, God was totally providing for me.
By the time I finally reached Córdoba, I'm pretty sure that I had gone through just about every emotion possible. It was amazing to finally meet my family though and it was such a relief to finally be with someone who I knew would take care of me. I didn't do much the first night. I got to see the house (which is definitely a cute, grandma house! :) ), unpack my things, eat dinner, and then Skype my family! It was a very smooth transition. Thank you God!
Kayla,
ReplyDeleteI just got done reading your post to Alea and Levi. We are so thankful you made it there and that God provided for you every step of the way! I am so glad you like the family that you are living with too:-). Enjoy your adventure there! I'm sure there will be many times that you will feel utterly exhausted from trying so hard to understand what people are saying in Spanish all the time (WHY does it have to be so hard???) and you will feel exhausted from having to think so hard to know what to say in Spanish!! But I know one day, you will wake up and realize it isn't so hard anymore! You are going to learn so much so fast! We love you and are praying for you!
Love,
Kay
Thanks so much Kay!! I miss your family a lot. Ya, the Spanish part is very interesting and definitely a lot of work, but I'm sure that i will just continue to learn more and more every day! It means so much to know that you guys are praying for me!! I am so blessed by the amazing family I have. Love you guys!!
DeleteKayla! This is such a blessing to be able to read about what you are doing as you are there! I will definitely be reading along and praying for your time in Argentina! This post brought tears to my eyes as I so evidently saw God’s provision for you in your traveling! Keep trusting in Him! I love you so much and can’t wait to hear more about your experience! Love ya! ~ Lindsey
ReplyDeleteLindsey!! You're the best. Can't tell you how much I appreciate the prayers. We definitely need to skype soon!! love you!!
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