A dinner selfie...our space is a little tight!!
Things have definitely improved this week. The adjustment period has settled down. To help record our adjustment progress, we
have created the Bickel Boohoo Cry Chart!
We record who cries and how many times!
It really has been fun and the kids are really into the recordings! We have created some motivation to keep the
crying down by having a “party” at night in their room (they all sleep in the
same room, 2 bunk beds). We have gone
from some kids crying 6X in one day to no tears!! They finally were able to have a “party” late
in the week! =)
Homeschooling has become easier but it does continue to be
challenging in that there is one teacher and 4 needy children! =)
This week has proven to be better though and look forward to continuing
to improve!
Scott’s work has settled as well. He has to remain flexible in that they add to his schedule and give no warning of the changes! The school really enjoys having a professor
from the States and are using him to the max!
A funny thing is that we plan on meeting a friend on a trip to Xi’an and
a doctor found out about it and wants Scott to work while he is there! The hospital in Xi’an wants him to come and
help them! The
Chinese people are such hard working people…. They don’t really understand the
concept of a “vacation”!
The hospital department
Doing a little teaching...
Trying to convince a mother and several physicians that there is nothing wrong with this child!!!
They kept telling Scott that his legs were different sizes
Treating patients...like riding a bike
We have been meeting many people and making relations. We have really been able to connect with a
family that is from Texas that have 5 kids, who live here permanently. They have been such a blessing to our family
and really shown us the ropes on how to get around and plugged us in to help
serve our Father!! They have connections
that allowed Nanette to meet with some friends who are going through a hard
time to help encourage them! Our Father
is so good and ALWAYS takes car of His children!
Hey Bickel family! So glad to see you are settling in, thank you for the updates and the pictures, the deli looks like an interesting spot!
ReplyDeleteYou are all in my prayers for safe travel and that God's hand would be in all of your new adventures, teaching, learning and new relationships. Blessings to you all!
-Susan Wilbanks