Saturday, March 30, 2013

Spring Update

March is nearly over and I am finally getting around to updating our blog. Life is speeding along at 100 miles an hour here in Rockford, MI. The kids are on Spring Break this week, which means I have a break from subbing too! Spring is finally starting to creep into West Michigan - sending robins chirping in our trees, sunnier days and people clad in shorts and t-shirts in 40 degree weather (only in Michigan!). The kids are out blowing bubbles on a frosty lawn as I write this post.



A highlight of this past week has been our church Easter drama. Megan has taken an interest in acting lately. She was able to participate in the children's Christmas drama in December and so when she expressed enthusiasm over the Easter drama, we signed up right away. I am helping in childcare all week and Megan is on the stage - loving every minute! It has been fun to be a part of such a big production - our church does a fabulous job every year!  And I am moved each time I see the scene of our Savior dying on the cross for our sins, then rising again! I never want to take that for granted.



As we near the summer months, we are still hopeful that our support will come in on time for our projected mid-August departure. We are currently around 71% of our needed monthly support. We have a few speaking engagements lined up in the next few months. Please pray with us for God to provide and make His plans clear to us.

We continue to be amazed and challenged by our RVA students - from near and afar. As we interact with our college students here in the West Michigan area, we are so excited to see them transitioning well to life in the United States and still holding on to their unique "Big Picture World View" that they are so blessed to have, being Third Culture Kids. One of our students recently said that when she pursues a college major and a job someday, it is not about the money or fame, but about being where God wants her and making an impact for eternity. To hear that makes our hearts burst with joy - and that is our prayer for our family too!

Have a blessed Easter!