Well, once again, we've gone too long between posts! We have five weeks left here in Spain - very bittersweet. With more left to do than time allows. We have our 2 senior dorm kids' graduation 4 weeks from today. Between now and then we have packing, cleaning and sad goodbyes - besides all the other end-of-year activities. Please pray for us as we are under a lot of stress - even the kids. Stomach flu, teeth through lips and trouble sleeping have plagued us in recent days.
We look forward to our 8 weeks in the States. While time won't allow us to see everyone, we're thankful for the chance to see friends and family after more than 1 1/2 years away.
After these 8 weeks, we will fly to Ethiopia and begin our work at Bingham Academy. Yay! Although, moving to Africa is quite daunting. We have to bring everything for our family of 5 in 10 suitcases and 5 carryons. Everything. If everyone stays on board with our support, we should be fully funded for Ethiopia (some of you have asked). I'm sure once we get settled and involved in ministry, we will have additional ministry/set-up costs as well. Not to mention, we had to buy our airline tickets to Ethiopia on faith....we need $3750 in one-time gifts to cover these (Madrid to Addis Ababa). You can click on our 'Give' tab to find out more.
Please pray for us, especially during these next 5 weeks as we say goodbye to friends that have become very dear. Especially for the kids, as they can't process as well. Here are some pictures to bring you up to date on our lives.
We look forward to our 8 weeks in the States. While time won't allow us to see everyone, we're thankful for the chance to see friends and family after more than 1 1/2 years away.
After these 8 weeks, we will fly to Ethiopia and begin our work at Bingham Academy. Yay! Although, moving to Africa is quite daunting. We have to bring everything for our family of 5 in 10 suitcases and 5 carryons. Everything. If everyone stays on board with our support, we should be fully funded for Ethiopia (some of you have asked). I'm sure once we get settled and involved in ministry, we will have additional ministry/set-up costs as well. Not to mention, we had to buy our airline tickets to Ethiopia on faith....we need $3750 in one-time gifts to cover these (Madrid to Addis Ababa). You can click on our 'Give' tab to find out more.
Please pray for us, especially during these next 5 weeks as we say goodbye to friends that have become very dear. Especially for the kids, as they can't process as well. Here are some pictures to bring you up to date on our lives.
Ethiopian food in Madrid for Mark's birthday!
Mark's cake decorated by Caleb.
Trip to La Ciudad Encantada with friends over Easter break.
Mark has been coaching elementary soccer club and they got to play against the town team!
Easter package from Ouma and Oupa :)
African unit in Caleb's class.
Field trip to African museum in Madrid.
Miles' favorite thing - well, this and soccer!
She fell asleep with a note one of her Spanish friends gave her.
Full house and kebabs :)
Hiking in the hills above Camarma.
Love our dorm kids (and their sisters). :)
Picked up our friend after she got back from visiting her Compassion child in Kenya.
Caleb during ECA's elementary track and field day.
Tree club walk-a-thon to raise money to plant trees on ECA's campus.
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