New everything: Since our last newsletter our lives have changed drastically!
New home: we live in Newberg, Oregon in a beautiful house that we enjoy very much. The school playground is right out our back gate so the kids can go for a run and play as often as they want (that is when the rain in Oregon lets up for a while).
Kids: we asked many of you to pray for our kids during this time as they adjust to a new home, new culture, new foods, and especially a new school and new friends. It has been quite a process for them, but they are all doing well. Some days they come home so tired from school they can hardly sit up, just all the figuring out what to do and what to say and who to sit with makes them tired. Sometimes they are outright thrilled because they made a new friend, or aced a test. It has definitely been a valuable cultural experience for them all.
Health: We have been spending a fair amount of time in Dr’s offices since we’ve been back. There have been a number of things accumulating that need a doctor’s attention in the last year or so and we’re so thankful that we have found doctors who are helping us. Aren was diagnosed with gluten (wheat) intolerance, and we are all being tested for it now. We are all on a gluten free diet, which has been a challenge, but we’re getting the hang of it now. Debby has been struggling with various health problems for the last year. We now feel that we are getting to the bottom of it all. It is estimated that it will still take her another nine months to a year to fully regain her strength and energy.
Church: Newberg Friends Church has graciously allowed us to be a part of their family for the last months. Even though Dave and I have done some traveling to Ohio, Phoenix, etc, we are happy to have a church home that we can be a part of. They have been extremely supportive and loving.
David just finished his masters degree that he’s been working on for 10 years! We are thankful for all he learned, and thankful that he’s done.
Starting in January we will be spending the bulk of our time in fundraising efforts. We are presently at 45% of our needed funding.
God is taking care of our every need, and we are thankful to be his beloved children.
Debby
