We originally posted our article on Reaching And Teaching blog. http://reachingandteaching.org/2018/12/the-blessings-of-raising-kids-overseas.html Eight months ago, our previously homeschooled English-speaking boys started school at an Argentine all-Spanish speaking public school. We thought it would be difficult, however, we were not fully prepared for all of the emotions that they would experience for the first few months. Transitioning … Continue reading Finishing school
A Dozen Things We Love About Argentina!
Though we do have our cultural ups-and-downs, we are extremely grateful for our new home, experiences and friends here in Argentina. Here is a list of a dozen things that we are coming to love about this country. These things are new, fun and different for us coming from our American mindset. In no particular order... … Continue reading A Dozen Things We Love About Argentina!
5 Ways to Minister to the “Foreigner” In Your Life
We have been in Argentina for almost 6 months now, and have been progressing in our Spanish. But there is more to learn in the areas of language and culture, and it feels like we are on the bottom half of a huge flight of stairs… I can imagine that you have or will have “foreigners” in … Continue reading 5 Ways to Minister to the “Foreigner” In Your Life
7 Surprising Observations about Learning a New Language
Learning a new language is an incredible experience full of surprises, challenges, and rewards. Since Danica and I are spending our first year in Argentina focusing full-time on language learning, we have encountered plenty of those challenges and surprises. So we thought we would share seven of the biggest surprises. We feel like we are … Continue reading 7 Surprising Observations about Learning a New Language
The Joys and Challenges of Life in Argentina (Pt. 1)
The Abisrors have been abroad for three months! And though three months is not long in the grand scheme of things, we want to share some of our initial observations of living here in Argentina. In the past, we had the joy of traveling overseas for a few weeks for vacation and even for short-term missions. But … Continue reading The Joys and Challenges of Life in Argentina (Pt. 1)
The Joys & Challenges Of Life in Argentina (Pt. 2)
Here is the second part of our blog "The Joys & Challenges of Living Argentina." Be sure to revisit the first part if you missed it. We love our new life in Argentina! And we are grateful to see God working in us Romans 5:1-5. Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace … Continue reading The Joys & Challenges Of Life in Argentina (Pt. 2)
An update from the Abisrors
It has been about one month and a half since arriving in Argentina. Our time here has been such a blessing. Without question, there are challenges, but we know we are exactly where we are supposed to be. We hope to give more updates soon, but the last three weeks have been extremely busy moving … Continue reading An update from the Abisrors
Video of our journey here.
We are so thankful that we arrived. The journey here was one that we have been anticipating for about a year. We are thankful that we can share part of our journey with you all. https://youtu.be/pjQj4mTlL1Q
Thankful that we arrived
The Abisror clan arrived safely in Argentina on Feb 2nd. After a long 24 hour travel day, we were glad to be in our new home country. The boys did a wonderful job, and we were thankful to have Bri P along with us to help us. We feel like we are adjusting to life … Continue reading Thankful that we arrived
Goodbye, Bigfoot Java—Goodbye, Mount Vernon
Just a few days ago, our family made our final trip to Mount Vernon. We spent the day shopping for last minute things before we leave this chapter of our lives behind. Leaving Mount Vernon for the final time for awhile marked a sad day for us. And this leaving was the climax of a … Continue reading Goodbye, Bigfoot Java—Goodbye, Mount Vernon