Missionaries in Training

On Monday, we will have been at CIT for two weeks!  It has been a great time of learning and getting to know all of the other families that are in this journey with us.  Chris and I are now the residents of a 500 square foot apartment and are adjusting to having furniture again.... which I realize may sound odd, but coming from a house that was three times bigger and didn't have any furniture--trust me it is an adjustment and I have the bruises to prove it!  We really are thankful though for all that has been provided to this campus in order to help missionaries feel at home while they are here.

This month our classes are focusing on cross-cultural life and ministry.  So far we have evaluated our own personalities and how we interact with others, we've discussed transitions- not only for us- but for our friends and family that we are "leaving behind", and our worldview and how we define and learn about other cultures.  It's been good stuff, although a bit like trying to take a drink from a fire hydrant!  Thankfully, we are sharing this experience with new friends and are surrounded by God's handiwork in the NC mountains.

If you'd like to send us any mail while we're here- we'd love that!  It's always nice to know that someone is praying for us and to get a note of encouragement from a friend.

Chris and Robyn

C/O CIT

P.O. BOX 250

Union Mills, NC 28167