Has it really been 4 months?

I can hardly believe we nearly have 4 months of Austrian life under our belts. Wasn't it just the other day we were standing in the MRCC auditorium crying as prayers were lifted on our behalf? It seems like such a short time, but I feel things have changed in so many ways. For starters, we are (very slowly) able to speak at least some German. We have had 2 months of intensive courses and will start our 3rd class in November. By no means are we fluent or really even very capable, but the world around us is making a little bit of sense now. Our daily life is different now, too. For 6 years, Jake had gotten up and went to work each day for Sprint (or some variation of it). This left Abby and I to ourselves most days. Now, however, Jake and Abby leave for school in the morning and I don't see either of them until I get home at 4 or so. I must say I have missed that little turkey (Abby is the turkey here) during the day. It is amazing how accustomed you get to a little voice and the big noises that also accompany it. I am so happy that next month Jake and I will both have a morning class time, so I can spend more time with them both. When I really stop and think about how many things have changed since we arrived here it makes my head spin a bit. One thing hasn't changed, however, that is the God we serve. His love is still perfect, His faith everlasting, His patience never ceasing . For this last one, I am especially thankful. I ask you to continue to remember us in your prayers. Please pray we will be willing to accept the changes God has planned for us. Love to all.

One more, especially for Corban

She is reciting, "The 5 Little Pumpkins" poem. It is a little hard to understand her because she is eating 5 little pumpkins at the same time. Anne sent us another great care package that had candy corn and the little pumpkins in it. We love it whenever the Post rings our doorbell. Thanks to Anne and Candice we are getting to know each other pretty well.

Visitors from afar....

Last week we were blessed to have a short visit with Jack and Wynona Skaggs and Charlie and Joy Cleek. The foursome were in Vienna as part of their European tour. On Sunday, they joined us at Inzersdorf for worship and then we all went out to lunch together. It is always fun to see how people react to our team get togethers. Let me tell you when 8 adults and 5 kids go out to eat it is a sight to behold. A good time was had by all though. Below are a few pics of the afternoon.

Ira and Zaden. Isn't Zaden getting big? Can you see Abby peeking over Ira's shoulder?



Alisha and Joy looking over a map.



Jack and Brian in deep discussion, I'm sure.



Alisha, Joy and Me. Someone took one with all the girls, but it wasn't with my camera.

More Pics of Abby

Loving on Daisy



More love for Daisy. Don't you love the hair?



This is how we usually find Daisy in the morning. It is a good thing she is so cute.