Time is Flying!

It's hard to believe that we have already been here since August 30th.  For the first week, I felt mostly zombified.  Having this kind of jet lag is like being a severely-muted version of your self until your body adjusts.

After the first week of orientation and other firsts, we went away for a staff retreat that gave us a chance to get to know the whole team.  There was teaching, singing, sharing, and plenty of lifting each other up.  We are very encouraged by the quality of our new co-workers.  Their sensitivity to Dad and graciousness toward one another have already been a tremendous blessing.

Shortly after coming back from this time away, we engaged in a brief but furious period of house-hunting with the help of our Canadian colleagues.  We did find a nice apartment and once we sat down with the Landlord, our Singaporean co-worker helped us negotiate a price we felt we could live with.  That was early September.  We just moved in last Friday!

Another bright spot has been our early involvement with the different project locations and youth/children that we are caring for.  So many special kids and caregivers all in one project!  It's hard to believe that we have been able to walk right into something that has been ongoing for the past 25 years.

And at the same time, as it always is, transition is on the horizon.  Please be asking with us as we all prepare for a new normal which will begin by the end of the calendar year.  Ask for patience, perseverance, and for Dad's hand to be evident in all the details.  We love you all!