Live from PFO

Not really, but we wanted to update you on what's going on with our family at PFO....

First, Kadin and Jace are loving life. We thought they would not want to be separated, but they have enjoyed the time apart. We have seen Kadin interacting with the other kids in his class, and it has been fun to watch! Jace too, loves his teacher and class- during the initial parent meeting, he sat next to his teacher instead of us! So this has been a huge answer to prayer- Erin and I can relax knowing the kids are not just in good hands, but that they are loving the time as well. (We think the plan is to keep the kids so busy that they are plumb worn out by the time we get them back in the evening.....)

So with the kids gone, it's kinda like PFO is like a date instead of lectures for Erin and I :-)
For us, we have met folks we have talked with and emailed over the last five months. Within a minute of arriving, Mrs. Parks, our first contact who helped place us in Indonesia, came up to us and we met. It was fun to finally meet in person! On Tuesday, we met Pete, our director. Jace went up to him immediately and gave him a huge hug! It was cute.

We have also met our fellow Bangdung teammates, as well as starting friendships with other couples/singles. The classes have actually been useful, and we are learning a lot. We have learned how to pronounce "Bandung" correctly, too, thanks to the three staff that have come to help at PFO as well.

I started to write this last night, but instead of finishing, I started talking. Our host family has been so gracious, and last night the husband and I just hung out and talked. It was a blast talking with a fellow believer and learning from each other! Our hosts have two wonderful boys, and it has been fun to watch all four kids interact!

We have so much more to talk about, but for now I need to go. We thank everyone for your prayers and support. Have a great rest of the week! -mekj