Travis and Nikki Ray: Bread and Butter

Recently our mission store was all out of bread orders and butter. For the first time I panicked over bread and butter. I thought of all the recipes that required bread and butter and my mind got the better of me. I am beginning to realize that things are not as simple over here as in the states. I appreciate Wal-Mart being open 24hrs a day and the freedom to just hop in my car and go when I need to. God is teaching me a lot about dependence on Him and not on self (I can't say that I have enjoyed it much). With Travis and I being in full swing on language learning, I also feel like I am in full swing learning how to cook and when to wash clothes as well. I have enjoyed spending time in the village and getting to meet our neighbors. Last night we heard a lot of music that was coming from the village. This morning Travis and I walked up there and found out they were having a Crusade/Revival and so we stopped and sat with them for awhile. To my surprise I found that I could understand a lot of what the man was teaching and really enjoyed being there. I wanted to say thanks for all your prayers as we continue to work on our language and a new culture. We are in our home now at Interface and are getting more settled but still waiting for our container to be released. We are anxiously awaiting God's timing on this as we wait. We would also ask you to pray for a few of our supporters who we heard are having health issues as well as a few family members. It is hard to be away when we hear bad news but trust the Lord that nothing goes past His knowing and His plans are always to prosper us not to harm us. I am attaching some pics of what the Rays have been up to, so enjoy and know that we love and miss you all!