Exciting Times !

What a week! Clearly the end of summer has hit us and the impending schedule of fall is on the verge of beginning. The girls already came home with their first report cards and they are doing so well. We are so proud of how quickly they have adapted to their new classes and are enjoying their new friends. Payton is still struggling in her very own "empty nest" syndrome. She is coming along better these last few days (especially since her Nana is back) and we hope soon she will get right in her own groove.

Zackery got to stay with us again for some good quality time on Friday and Saturday. He is so funny and getting more and more comfortable over here...Although we know we are like a "treat" now since he gets the benefit of being spoiled over here and then gets to go home with Bonnie and Chip, which he loves going anywhere, so it is a perfect fit for him. We are continuing to pray for this little mans future family (even if it is not us) and that he will be raised in fear and admonition of the Lord. The Copes have been so wonderful to us, giving us tips, and of course helping in our classes with Christian Family Care Agency. What a blessing they are in their ministry and we pray that God would richly bless them in every way.

Well, onto MBC -- Our new Pastor of Multiplication has arrived and he is truly a blessing to have. I pray Cheryl and I get to know him much better over the following months and that he will be a blessing to our church and missions activity. Speaking of Missions activity I have put up all our the posters and child sponsorship packets for our interaction with FHI. I pray all those packets are taken and we have to call and ask for more so that every on of the 150 children enrolled in the program in Nyamirama are sponsored. More to come on these exciting partnerships as things continue to be led by God.

Pops comes in this weekend and I nor the kids can wait. We don't get to see him but maybe twice a year, but I am thankful for the time we get to spend. The girls are always excited to see Pop Pop and look forward to bugging and annoying him 24/7 over the Labor Day Weekend.

Well, another week gone and another week closer to glory. Please continue to pray for family and friends who do not know the Lord. Pray for all the Missionaries in the field working to add to the Kindgom and those here who are also working on the same goal. Encourage each other as that day approaches and as 1 Thessalonians 5:11 "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing."