Busy time

Sorry for the delay!  Every time I thought about blogging, other things came up - mainly the need to sleep!  The problem with going so long without updating everyone is that there is so much to say! 

Thanks for your prayers for the school.  Most of the teachers have been placed in local elementary or secondary positions, so it looks like no one will lose their job.  I am aware of only two teachers that still need to find placement.  This is an answer to prayer.  Continue to lift up the situation - it seems there's a new rumor every few days! 

Our family is doing well.  The boys are starting to verbalize their questions about going overseas, and it's a good time to explain things and prepare them for the move.  Kadin misses the lake house, and Jace is starting to figure out that a move is coming.  (it may be the boxes and sleeping bags have tipped him off!)  But overall the boys are adjusting well.  We keep telling them it's okay to be excited and sad at the same time- a hard concept for Kadin and especially for Jace.  Erin and I are also doing okay.  We have now had our goodbyes with several friends and family.  (last Monday a friend from Wyoming; this weekend- Erin's relatives in Colorado; tonight, our dear friends at the lake)  The long weekend trip to Colorado was a mini vacation for our family.  We had a lot of fun. We stopped at the train museum in Durango, saw tons of waterfalls, and visited family.  On the way back we went on a mine tour.  The boys loved it, although Jace was a little scared at times!  I was able to spend some quality time with the boys, including teaching them the art of dirt clod wars.  (Erin's cousin had tons of dirt at the house, and the clods were lonely without being thrown!)  While in Colorado, we were able to visit with most of her family and with our friends that have lived overseas for many years. (it was fun talking with them.... they were the first couple to see the benefits of moving because they had already lived overseas as well.)  I was also able to talk with a family member that's been to Singapore 27 times!  He gave some great tips on safety and planning.  The trip was truly a blessing. 

I better wrap this up!  We want to thank everyone that has given financially to help us on this journey.  Please know that we are encouraged and grateful for your support.  As we get closer to leaving, we are reminded about the importance of prayer.  We covet specific prayers for our physical health and protection.  We ask too for you to pray for our spiritual protection.  We cannot act alone; We need opportunities and wisdom that God alone can provide.  God bless, and thanks for your prayers! -mekj