Comments on: Chilling out in Mérida http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/chilling-out-in-merida.html News, notes and personal reflection from the Godzwa family during their mission to make disciples in Mexico Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:39:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Carol http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/chilling-out-in-merida.html#comment-477 Carol Mon, 26 Feb 2007 04:29:03 +0000 http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/chilling-out-in-merida.html#comment-477 It is so good to hear that things are going well for you. We are having some nicer weather now here in south MO. I am quite sure that winter is not over yet though. I would love to find out what the tropics are like sometime. I am happy for you that you got your residence visas. Praying that God does great things there with and for you all. In His Service, Carol Brown It is so good to hear that things are going well for you. We are having some nicer weather now here in south MO. I am quite sure that winter is not over yet though. I would love to find out what the tropics are like sometime. I am happy for you that you got your residence visas. Praying that God does great things there with and for you all. In His Service, Carol Brown

]]> By: Dave http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/chilling-out-in-merida.html#comment-396 Dave Wed, 21 Feb 2007 14:51:37 +0000 http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/chilling-out-in-merida.html#comment-396 Again, for you and the team, this is going to feel like summer, but for those of us who have come through the 90's and sweating through the night, this cool down has us looking for our woolen mittens and space heaters. Both of which, by the way, are not available here. Again, for you and the team, this is going to feel like summer, but for those of us who have come through the 90’s and sweating through the night, this cool down has us looking for our woolen mittens and space heaters. Both of which, by the way, are not available here.

]]> By: Mike http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/chilling-out-in-merida.html#comment-392 Mike Wed, 21 Feb 2007 04:44:48 +0000 http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/chilling-out-in-merida.html#comment-392 Whaaaaa!!! Pobrecito! I was braving DC's ice covered sidewalks, you have to wear 2 layers and use a blanket. I'm still bringing my swimsuit when I come. Whaaaaa!!! Pobrecito! I was braving DC’s ice covered sidewalks, you have to wear 2 layers and use a blanket. I’m still bringing my swimsuit when I come.

]]> By: Dave http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/chilling-out-in-merida.html#comment-390 Dave Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:10:14 +0000 http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/chilling-out-in-merida.html#comment-390 You're right. I think that it takes living in another environment for a while in order to really understand that 50 can be cold or hot depending on what you're accustomed to. As far as the changing of the seasons, I think that the holidays are the hardest. The kids miss playing in the snow, and I miss the ambiance that the snow can bring to the Christmas season or what the dry leaves and crisp air lend to Thanksgiving. It's also been difficult to mark the passing of time well since we've been in these tropical climates. The pace that the seasons bring to life is totally lost here where we basically have two seasons, hot and unsupportable! You’re right. I think that it takes living in another environment for a while in order to really understand that 50 can be cold or hot depending on what you’re accustomed to.

As far as the changing of the seasons, I think that the holidays are the hardest. The kids miss playing in the snow, and I miss the ambiance that the snow can bring to the Christmas season or what the dry leaves and crisp air lend to Thanksgiving. It’s also been difficult to mark the passing of time well since we’ve been in these tropical climates. The pace that the seasons bring to life is totally lost here where we basically have two seasons, hot and unsupportable!

]]> By: Holly http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/chilling-out-in-merida.html#comment-389 Holly Tue, 20 Feb 2007 22:21:46 +0000 http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/chilling-out-in-merida.html#comment-389 Actually, I understand what you're saying. The no heat thing drives home. When we lived in Alaska...we were seriously bitter when it reached 50 degrees and the military housing had no air condition. It felt like an extreme heat wave after temps of -20 --40 below! So I'm sure the opposite is cold. Our temps here in Cleveland have been below freezing for something like 20 days in a row. It was 42 degrees outside and nobody put their coats on and it did wonders for our spirits!! Are you loving all that warm weather or do you miss the diversity here? Actually, I understand what you’re saying. The no heat thing drives home. When we lived in Alaska…we were seriously bitter when it reached 50 degrees and the military housing had no air condition. It felt like an extreme heat wave after temps of -20 –40 below! So I’m sure the opposite is cold. Our temps here in Cleveland have been below freezing for something like 20 days in a row. It was 42 degrees outside and nobody put their coats on and it did wonders for our spirits!! Are you loving all that warm weather or do you miss the diversity here?

]]> By: Dave http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/chilling-out-in-merida.html#comment-378 Dave Mon, 19 Feb 2007 20:40:39 +0000 http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/chilling-out-in-merida.html#comment-378 Granted, the cold that we're feeling is definitely not what you have in the North, but imagine being used to the 70's as a low and having to deal with the 50's without heaters in the house. It's not record cold, but pretty close. BTW, I think you can post an image here if you host it somewhere else. You have to know HTML to do it though: <img src="http://www.disciplemexico.org/album/arenal/thumbs/100_1095.JPG"> Granted, the cold that we’re feeling is definitely not what you have in the North, but imagine being used to the 70’s as a low and having to deal with the 50’s without heaters in the house. It’s not record cold, but pretty close.

BTW, I think you can post an image here if you host it somewhere else. You have to know HTML to do it though:

]]> By: Holly http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/chilling-out-in-merida.html#comment-377 Holly Mon, 19 Feb 2007 19:49:47 +0000 http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/chilling-out-in-merida.html#comment-377 sounds like you're suffering for Jesus! You poor poor souls! I just tried to post a picture of all the snow here and bundled up children...but guess I can't. sounds like you’re suffering for Jesus! You poor poor souls!

I just tried to post a picture of all the snow here and bundled up children…but guess I can’t.

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