Antofagasta: The Housing Search

Tomorrow, I hop a plane to fly to Antofagasta for six days with the goal of finding a house to rent. I would have loved for Kristi to fly up with me, but it just didn't logistically and financially work out. She will stay home with the kids in Temuco, but we will be in constant communication by cell phone and Skype during the search for housing.

My brother-in-law, Andrew Thompson, will be flying up to Antofagasta with me for three days. His presence will be a huge help to me by being an extra set of eyes and ears while looking at rental housing and dealing with realtors/renters. Having someone perfectly fluent in Spanish with me on the trip will help lower my stress level. ;)

Here are a few factors in our housing search that we ask you to be in prayer for:

*A house on the north side of the city (this is where the city is growing)

*A house within our financial limits

*A house with at least 3 bedrooms (4 would be better)

*A house with a flexible rental contract

*A kitchen big enough for practical hospitality

The goal is to rent a house for a period of 6 to 12 months. During that time, we would be systematically looking for a permanent ministry house for our mission to buy.

Other goals for the trip include:

*Spend some time with our future Chilean co-workers (Dr. Daniel & Milagros Monrroy)

*Spend time with missionaries Tom & Connie Chapman

*Attend Sunday services at the Chapman's church.

*Spend time getting to know the city (taking random buses, taking pictures & video, taking notes, asking questions)

Daily updates and photos will be posted on our Facebook page during the trip. I invite you to "tag along" with me on the trip and discover what God will do and how He will provide.

The video below is what I will experience as the plane lands at the Cerro Moreno Airport just north of Antofagasta.