When you live somewhere for a number of years, you get familiar and comfortable. When you move someplace else, you have to start over. Where do I go if I need something fixed? Where do I go to buy something specific, like an AC evaporator? Is there a mechanic that I can trust? How do I know if they’re giving me a good price? These are all questions that you have to face when you move somewhere new. You don’t know who’s reliable. For example, we had trouble with our Nissan versa Transmission in March. I found a transmission place. I thought it would be a good experience. A job that would’ve taken only a week or two at most turned into 2 1/2 months, and I had to raise my voice and get upset. Ten weeks is a long time. I am still learning. The same car has a ac/heater switch that is broken. Where do I go to get this fixed? On Saturday, I drove to Tijuana to have them confirm what the problem is and not fix it. They could fix it but at what price? Do they think I am a gringo coming from San Diego to get my car worked on?
These are normal struggles one faces in a new environment. It is moments like this. I miss the people I knew in Autlan who would lead me in the right direction if they couldn’t fix the problem. In 15 years, I may look back at this moment and say I’m glad I’m not there again. I am so happy I know people now. We need help. We need people to help lead us in the right direction. We need to ask those who we trust around us to give us insight.
Isn’t this the way God works? He allows us to go through times of frustration and then we will appreciate having those people come alongside us helping us, guiding us, and giving us what we need. I reminded that this is a good place to be in, to remember this feeling and know what it feels like to have someone’s help. I need to be willing to help when I can. Another thought is, do I swallow my pride and ask for help? Do I just think I can figure this out on my own? How many struggles have I faced because I wasn't willing to ask for help? Lord, help me lose my pride and ask for your help.
These are normal struggles one faces in a new environment. It is moments like this. I miss the people I knew in Autlan who would lead me in the right direction if they couldn’t fix the problem. In 15 years, I may look back at this moment and say I’m glad I’m not there again. I am so happy I know people now. We need help. We need people to help lead us in the right direction. We need to ask those who we trust around us to give us insight.
Isn’t this the way God works? He allows us to go through times of frustration and then we will appreciate having those people come alongside us helping us, guiding us, and giving us what we need. I reminded that this is a good place to be in, to remember this feeling and know what it feels like to have someone’s help. I need to be willing to help when I can. Another thought is, do I swallow my pride and ask for help? Do I just think I can figure this out on my own? How many struggles have I faced because I wasn't willing to ask for help? Lord, help me lose my pride and ask for your help.
