Things are going well. The girls have been enjoying summer - we have done the beach, the lake, camp, etc. Finn is growing like a weed - he is huge. The girls start school in a little over a week... which both of them have mixed feelings about. They are both excited but a little nervous... well, Sasha is a little nervous. Marina just doesn't want homework to start up again. Both of them detest the thought of getting up early.
As of this month the girls have been here a year, and as of this week Finn is six months old. Despite how tough some of the past year has been... and those days when I wasn't sure if I would make it through sane - it really has flown by... it is hard to believe that a little over a year ago it was just Shane and me.
Big news for me is that I am going to be a part of a small team from our church that is joining with Compassion International to serve in East India in November. I am so excited about the opportunity, as I have always wanted to both serve in India and also be a part of a Compassion trip. Compassion is near and dear to our hearts so it is such a blessing to be able to serve with them. (Go check them out if you haven't heard of them or are interested in being a sponsor!) Our team will be based out of Calcutta/Kolkata working with their Child Survival Program at a couple of different projects.
It will be here very quickly, we will be gone From Nov 7th to November 14th. Please pray that we will make an impact for Christ and His kingdom while we are there, that we would fulfill the Lord's purpose in us being there, and that we will have safe travels.
Pray specifically for me that finances will come together in time as well. Your prayers are appreciated!
Here are some pics from the last few months! I have lots more, that are much better, on our "good" camera... so hopefully I can get those downloaded and some posted soon!
