Exhausted!!

Whew! This week has been ROUGH!

In a nutshell, we found out that we still have to pay the $1100 electric bill because it's a "grey area" with the department of housing. They said as more cases come up, the laws may change to define it more, but as it stands right now, tenants basically have no rights (put in my words). We also learned it's better to speak to them in person instead of over the phone because you can see what the law says and actually speak with a mediator. What gets me is that everyone around us said that it was wrong and were shocked that the property owner wouldn't pay. We were offered by the landlord (the Actual Landlord who we just met last Saturday) $400 towards helping pay for the bill, or 1 month free rent. We took the latter because it would save us $800 although we'll still be paying too much. We told them we were leaving in three weeks and didn't have to pay last weeks rent. Meanwhile, Our Water heater is still acting funny, and charging us too much.

This past week we've also gone to our first young adult Bible Study called 18ups! We were able to meet more young adults, and connect with God in a small group setting. Last week was an off-topic week, so this next Tuesday we'll be studying in Daniel.

Campbell (the pastor at church) wanted Tiana and I to work on prayer stations for Sunday's service to give people the chance to reflect on the message. There was communion, a place to write prayers to God, a place to pray with someone, a cross where people could write there sins down and lay them at the foot of the cross, etc. It was a lot of work, but many people were able to reconnect with God because of it. It was also good to be involved in a church again!

Campbell also gave Tiana and I a car to use for three months. AWESOME!!!! So, we are happy about that. The first thing we did was drive to Temple Mount where the big Mormon temple stands. Haha, we kinda got there by accident (it's in the middle of the country, outside of the city, but we drove up in it and took a picture. At night they have lights shining on it, so it looks like it's glowing. It was also sad to see, because of the false faith that lay inside.

We'll be house sitting for a family from church in July-August, about 5-6 weeks. Rent free!!! This will allow us to find a flat or apartment that is really good for us, in a good neighborhood. We may have a flatmate from Canada during this time as well. Also, we may be able to have heat for a change!!!! It's freezing over here!

Yesterday, Tiana and I went to the Biggest Agricultural Fair in the Southern Hemisphere!! Fieldays!! Basically, it's a place where farmers and families can go to learn about the latest farm equipment, buy different large farm things, there were competitions,a tractor pull race, a fashion show (of outfits made out of things/materials found around a farm), petting areas, demonstrations of products and food tasting, etc. It was kinda like a walk through telecommercial for some things. Haha. It was an experience for two city-girls such as Tiana and I. Pictures to come soon.

There's a lot more that's happened this week, dealing with job opportunities, and then them being withdrawn, etc, etc, etc. Tomorrow (Monday in NZ) we start applying at hotels as housekeeping or something.

Please pray for us. It's been a difficult, yet rewarding week. One can only imagine what this one will be like. Also, we REALLY need jobs.