Jul
7
Life is Better in Leuven
Filed Under AIA Track & Field Ministry
I feel like now that we have a “home” life is so much easier and smoother. We’ve been able to actually keep a schedule, meet people and hear their stories. Our first day here we went to a restaurant and our server found out we are from America and got so excited. I have seen her every day we’ve been here (the restaurant is 1/2 a block from our hostel) and tonight I invited her to come watch the soccer game with us. I just adore her! She is so much fun to talk to and hear about Belgium from. She was born and raised here in Leuven so I was able to get the inside scoop.
Yesterday we became very European…we rented bikes. It has been many years for many people since they’ve ridden a bike…I LOVE it! I feel like we just upped our status from mere pedestrian to cyclist 
The ministry has been good. Everyone is having lots of conversations with people. It’s hard not to when people hear we’re from America. Our team unity has gotten better (thanks for your prayers!) I really believe that being in one place and being able to stick to a schedule has helped a ton. Our team times are going well and I love how the conversations are going. God also provided a room for us to meet in for team times…we had been meeting in a park and it’s been hard to hear the music. We get to check this room out tomorrow.
Rachel and I explored the city a bit again today…saw a HUGE statue of Mary and baby Jesus. I know, I know, I really need to upload some photos. I promise to do that soon.
Thanks for your prayers…God has been answering them.