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We made it to Germany and aren't at all surprised that we like it here. We have been so warmly welcomed by Karl Drehsel (who picked us up in Frankfort and took this picture of us), and by his wife Mary Drehsel, who works for Pepperdine, and by Ulla Prokop, who also works for Pepperdine. They are kind and the three of them went with us to dinner our first night in Heidelberg and we had good food and a good time. They took us to one of their favorite Italian restaurants because they knew we had enjoyed Italy when we were there 6 years ago. It was fun to get out of the area we will soon become so familiar with and see a different part of town.
We have been acclimating and settling in well. The boys really like most things but walking up the hill isn't one of them. Our California boys like to ride in cars! But we will all have strong legs soon - I hope! There are helicopter seeds outside the house and the boys have loved finding high places to drop them from and watch them spin to the ground.
Saturday we walked down to the Hauptstrasse and had some lunch, then gelato, and then did a little shopping for food. We all enjoyed the weather, which has been really nice, and the activity of Alt Stadt (Old Town Heidelberg). Later we came home and spent some time exploring the Moore Haus, which is currently empty. It's fun to rummage around and see all the rooms. We are also enjoying watching movies on the big, flatscreen TV in the student area while we're not in the way of the students in their own lounge.
Today, Sunday, we went to Gemeinde Christi, which is the German Church of Christ here in town. We really enjoyed the spirit and the people there. They are very hospitable and freundlich (nice) even though we are strangers. There were many kids there and the boys enjoyed meeting them and having children's lesson with them.
After church we had more gelato - for lunch this time! - then came home for a dessert of sandwiches. After doing a little more unpacking, we walked over to the castle, Der Schloss, and walked around some (it's amazing to be the ones who don't understand what everyone else is saying). We've already unpacked our family games and have enjoyed playing some of them.
We would love to hear from you! We will keep you updated on what's going on and more pictures, too. Thanks for your prayers and well wishes. We are praying for and remembering each of you, too!
Love, Stacy
5 comments:
Thanks for the great update! We're so glad you guys arrived safely, have been warmly welcomed, and are diving right in! Ron and I were on Let's Start Talking teams in Mannheim, right up the river (down?) - north of Heidelberg - in the late 80s, and made many short get-away trips to beautiful Heidelberg. Please keep Ron in your prayers - he started teaching today (Monday). He said he senses that God is going to do a great work with the Christian attending the Institute (of Theology and Christian Ministry) in St. Petersburg. Look forward to hearing about your continued adventures! "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a furture." Jer 29:11. Much love from the Coxes
You guys sind great. It sounds like you're having a great time already. Tell Mary we said hello. And Perkeo.
Dave
I keep thinking about "what time is it in Germany?" and "i wonder how the Rouses are doing?" Good to read your update.
Love,
Kari
And if he would say the taxi was fast driving, don`t believe it, we drove anly 110 miles per hour, and we did it so the Rouse would be faster in Heidelberg to rest.
The Taxidriver
Steve is good in 9 pins. You can asked him what it is
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