Hmmm. Considering that this blog is entitled "The Adventures of Lambie and Baby Doll" (see one of the first posts to understand why it was given this name) and that Lambie and Baby Doll never made it back from the first Panama Adventure (Lambie stayed on permanent vacation in Costa Rica and we think wild dogs carried off Baby Doll), I'm wondering if it is better get back in the saddle. . . or maybe go find a new horse. I guess I'll get back in this saddle. I might get a little saddle-sore, but here goes.
I started this blog as we began our first Panama "God-venture." And boy was it ever one. As much as we had hoped to be able to get back to Panama when we first returned to The States, the timing wasn't right. Until now, that is. The doors are open and the lights are green, so it seems.
Team Chowning is headed back to Panama. The God-venture is taking place in a little different location this time. We will be in Panama City. Yeah, I know. We swore we'd never live in Panama City. Never say never. We will be working at Crossroads Christian Academy, a small American-style, Christian school on the outskirts of town that caters to Panamanians (40%) as well as missionary kids, and expats from all over the world. I will be teaching Kindergarten and Aaron will be the Instructional Technology Coordinator (teaching & integrating technology). Aivlyn will be in 2nd grade and Mylen will be in 5th. Watch out CCA; Team Chowning is coming!
We have signed a 2-year teaching contract, enrolled the kids, and started ALL the bundles of paperwork for FBI background check, partnership with RCE (Resourcing Christian Education), etc. We are swimming in papers! Oh, and did I mention that we moved during all this? Yes, we've sold our house (3000 sqft) and moved into a 2-bedroom apartment for <2 5x10="" a="" all="" and="" bear="" couldn="" earthly="" for="" have="" months.="" our="" p="" part="" storage="" t="" to="" treasures="" unit="" we="" with.="">
So, here we are. In a short-term holding pattern. Finishing up jobs and school here. Getting ready to start our next God-venture (not that a God-venture ever really ends). I hope to start blogging again to document the God-venture that is leading us BACK to Panama. I'm pleased that you might be joining me. Jump back in the saddle with me. We might get saddle-sore, but at least we're riding together!
