Getting over the culture shock

Maybe calling it culture shock is too dramatic. But compared to West MI, this is a different world - and a good one. It's quieter, darker at night, more casual, fewer stores, and Central Time Zone. So we're going to bed and getting up earlier.
We've also turned 65, are on Medicare, and have free fitness memberships. I go to Curves 3 times a week, and Barry uses another health center.
My favorite part of this move is our church - our Pastor (Barry's co-worker), new friends, my Bible study, our church's emphasis on outreach that impacts every program, and most of all, awesome contemporary worship.
I've joined Stephen Ministries, which trains volunteers to be caring listeners for hurting people in our church and community. My position, after a week of training in April, will be on the leadership team as organizer and communicator.