A few random things from our first 10 days.....

I have so much that I would love to share, but I know everyone's time is precious so I'll just write about a few random things... First of all, thank you for the many prayers. Our travels were wonderful. The airline was amazing. Believe it or not, in 2009, we traveled with 14 checked bags and paid ZERO for them. They were so accomidating. It was a great experience. The kids did a wonderful job and were great helpers.

Our company team mates have been more than helpful in guiding us to get our home set up. It has been a true blessing. As you can see the kids are excited about their new rooms. William got the bunk bed he has "always wanted". Grace has a storage bed....she is VERY happy with her new things. I'll have to post more pictures of the house as we settle in, but we have been able to get basic furnite in each room and a basic kitchen set-up.



Tonight a new friend came over and taught me to make tea. This is a picture of what teapots look like here. It is like a double boiler. There is also a picture of what the tea cups look like. Grace turned 6 on Tuesday. She had a great time opening cards from the States and making cookies.

Tonight we had a party at the sea shore with a few friends. On the way there, God was truly watching over us. I did not get the car door shut tightly and when we turned the corner the door came open! I slammed it shut, but did not realize that my purse had fallen out!! Thankfully, it was right at the cornor of the street we live on and the owners of the resturant noticed. They rushed out to get it out of the street. Minutes later my cell phone called Matt. ????? A man began speaking so Matt handed the phone to our friend. Long story, but my purse was returned and everything was in order!! ONLY GOD!! TRULY AMAZING!

Again, thank you for your many prayers of protection. Over the next week we will continue to settle in and get to know our neighborhood. Then the following week we begin language school. We are excited that the kids will be learning along side us.

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