Another week in His arms...

We've enjoyed another week in which the Father had to carry us through. We've noticed ourselves a little less patient with each other. It rained much of the first part of the week. That always puts a cramp on our style, but we persevered through it. (PTL!)

Last Saturday was Kids' Day, in this country. So we enjoyed a fun time out. We went to a toy store and let each of the kids pick out a very small toy. We followed that up with lunch at McDonald's (fun for everyone!).

Sunday morning, we went to a huge botanical gardens with some friends. The kids enjoyed spending time with friends. Afterwards, we had lunch and ch*rch, at home.

This week, V started something new with the girls-moving them up a grade with school as the younger grades were not challenging enough (mainly due to the curr., not just because our kids are incredibly intelligent). It has worked very well thus far and we hope it continues to go well.

V is doing well, for the most part. For a little more than a week, she's had a pinch in her back. Sometimes rubbing it helps, sometimes not. The beds here are not the most comfortable, so she's really been a trooper. Her language is definitely coming around. Practicing is the toughest part. It's not easy for a white woman to just walk the streets and practice language. She's still trudging through though. (I told you; she's a trooper! Can you imagine doing all that she's doing while being pregnant?!) V finished off the week by making homemade corn dogs!

The girls are doing well. Friday, the had a sleepover with some other mk's. The had a great time and are now sporting some new, homemade 'dangly' earrings!

The boys are doing well. J is beginning 'school', learning his letters and numbers. He's doing very well and loves feeling like a big boy. And. had a crash course in int'l potty training. I let him run around the house with no pants on for a while. He went from having gone on the potty a total of two times during his life to being dry most of the time, most days. (PTL for tile floors!)

We also received a package from Gma and Gpa Collier (Thank you so much!!!)...Dum Dum suckers (for the whole family) and a bracelet making kit (for E's birthday)...so exciting!

I've enjoyed some cool language time, enjoying a complimentary ride on the bus, chai tea and a paper for about 15 cents, total and my first ride on a motorcycle.

We've learned the phrase for "Je$us loves you" and use it as much as we can. The L*rd is really doing an awesome thing in our lives and we hope He uses us to bring more people to Him!