quick update

[Perseverance 1]

Hey all, I have not really been around much since Justice arrived, we have been busy adjusting to life here. so far so good, a few bumps along the way is to be expected. He has figured out the transit system and made friends with a bus driver from Ivory Coast. I hope that everyone has been doing well. Thanks to everyone who gave us support when we needed it, we really appreciate it.

[randolady 1]

I'm glad things are going well for you! What types of bumps have you experienced so far? Just homesickness and that kind of thing?

[Ta Ta 1]

Wishing you a continued smooth ride minus the bumps

[Perseverance 1]

oh just minor things, like adjusting to new foods, the weather, realising that he is not going to be able to run right out and get a job, things take time. All in all we are great and very happy. Learning about the transit sytem was a big plus, now he can go out on his own with out waiting for me to take him, he can just go now. That is huge! I was getting worried about him being stuck at home all of the time.

[Queen Jenn 0]

I'm glad things are going well. Good luck with the road ahead.

[angelic 0]

great to hear from you, i'm facing the same pressure too, my wife arrived on 03/31/07 and wanted to work start work on monday 04/02/07 funny. she stays at home 24/7 at the moment because it is too cold for her to go out. I live in Boston.

[wasino 0]

yes, the waiting to work and getting familiar in the neighborhood were the hardest parts. luckily, where we were living at the time there was a ymca walking distance from us, so we got memberships. my husband would go to the gym or play basketball for an hour or 2 while i worked, and was able to make friends there. definately a life saver from boredom. also, just walking around the neighborhood, locating places to buy calling cards and nigerian food helped out as well. also at the time, there was a guy from guinea (who was my friend first!), who became one of my husband's friends. just trying to find your partner stuff to do while they wait so they aren't so bored is going to help sooo much.

[LovinLiberia 0]

Aww, thanks for the update. I'm glad things are going well for you two. It's great that he doesn't have to be cooped up in the house while you are out. I wish you two lots of success! Have you started AOS yet? How is it?

[blah0323 0]

realising that he is not going to be able to run right out and get a job, things take time. Learning about the transit sytem was a big plus, now he can go out on his own with out waiting for me to take him, he can just go now.

The job issue is tough. I would suggest he get some lanuage classes if possible. Even though they don't think they need this, because they know english, but it helps with understanding what our words mean vs. what theirs mean. Most of these classes are free and only last an hour.

Transportation was an issue with us, my hubby would wait for me, boy was I worn out.

Don't worry it won't be long before he can work and move around more efficiently.