Today marks ONE YEAR since we moved to Germany! We still remember the feeling of seeing our entire lives packed into 5 checked bags and 4 carry-ons. As we think about the events of this past year and look toward the next, we want to share some of our favorite things as well as challenging aspects about living in Hamburg, Germany.
Phillip
Favorite things: Bakeries, logical/linear thinking in culture, and architecture
One challenging thing: Customer service or lack there-of…
Stephanie
Favorite things: Cultural thoughtfulness and integrity, fair pricing on items
One challenging thing: how to incorporate aspects of my old life into my new life in Germany
Gabby
Favorite things: Pretzels, amusement parks and candy
One challenging thing: missing my friends in Chicago
Charlotte
Favorite things: Chocolate gelato, her school friends and the playgrounds
One challenging thing: during the summer, the sun stays up late and I have to go to bed before sunset
Madeleine
Favorite things: Milk, milk and milk
One challenging thing: waiting for my feeding
We are so grateful to be celebrating this milestone with you and feel so blessed that you have decided to support us with prayer, finances and with love. Thank you for allowing us to work with God’s people in Germany and coming alongside us. We praise God for everything and are excited to see what year two will look like!!
