It has been a long adjustment getting normalized to our new house and neighbourhood. Amazingly, we don't really miss visiting the ocean, nor the pool, but we do miss the peace and quiet, as well as the soft, constant sound of the ocean waves crashing as we drifted off to sleep. Because we live among the hustle and bustle of a busy street and neighbourhood, we see and hear people, music, traffic, and most of all the squeak and squeal of the tortilleria. I did break down into tears the first night we slept in our house. It was about 3:00 am, there had been hours of music and loud visiting in the streets. After a few hours of restless sleep, I awakened to a familiar sound from Playa. You guessed it...cock-a-doodle-do. Paralyzed, I told myself I was dreaming. Silence was again broken...cock-a-doodle-do. Tears streamed down my face as I had a little pity party. I couldn't believe it. We had roosters living right behind us. I thought I was escaping that horrible sound, and now I have loud music, a noisy tortilleria, AND roosters, to boot. WHAT HAVE WE DONE????? HOW COULD WE HAVE THOUGHT THIS WAS FROM GOD??? THIS IS A NIGHTMARE!!!! But, as usual, things looked brighter in the light of day. The noise means that there are lots of people to get to know, and the rooster didn't crow very long because there don't seem to be many fellow roosters around to answer him. We have made the decision to love our new area, despite the noise. How can we shine in a quiet, secluded area void of people? This house is a gift from God, and each person we meet I wonder if we have been placed here just for him/her!!
Of course, Logan continues to be a great tool by which we meet many people. After a few days of boredom, he decided he wanted to put up a lemonade stand. He rummaged through our moving boxes and found just the two he needed. He made his sign, his lemonade, bought his cups, and

Now that we live in the city, we don't have palm trees or a view of the ocean to offer to our visitors, but we continue to have the opportunity to be a part of a wonderful baby church. We would love to have you come see what God is doing here in this friendly city. Tonight I will start another cell group as I teach the seed-line to women. Yesterday Maria Socorro, Blanca and I went out "visiting" in the neighbourhood where the study will be hosted. These two older warriors have a deep desire to make known Jesus to those who do not yet know Him. Did I think I was moving to Mexico to teach??? I'm being taught and mentored by these women in ways I could have never imagined. We would love for you to come and meet them personally.
It's great to be back in touch. A week without technology makes us appreciate our tools for close communication. Our vonage phone is now connected. Our number is the same Texas number: 1-806-853-9935 Many blessings as you continue to shine for the Son in your corner of the world.
Bernard, Alicia, and Logan Krogsgaard
6 comments:
way to go Logan! Love you! sounds like you guys are settling in. you should call me tonight. Love you all
you have a wonderful, sweet spirit about you and I know the Lord will use you in this city!! I will be in prayer for all 3 of you, asking that God give you strength, wisdom and peace. I would be getting some ear plugs :)
When I first got to India it was the crows, in the millions that drove me batty as well as the early morning Muslim call to prayer. When we moved to our house we too had roosters living right outside my bedroom. After a month or so I didn't seem to notice the Muslim call to prayer or the roosters. It became normal and no longer woke me up. Hopefully adjustment will come sooner rather than later for you! Love you guys! praying for you!
Sounds like quite the adjustment you made but you have the spirit to be flexible and focus on the positives instead of the negatives. Logan and his lemonade stand - now that is cool!
As the snow is starting to melt (at least on the streets because it is still -3C here) I'll be thinking of how you are suffering in the heat. Just think of it, we have built in air-conditioning OUTDOORS! Love you guys
We just wanted you guys to know you are in our prayers and that we know the Lord is using you beyond what you imagine!
your LST family in Bedford, TX
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