I am starting to feel a bit overwhelmed with everything that needs to be done before our stateside time, which by the way is in 5.5 weeks. Crazy. I shouldn't feel this way probably, but there just seems to be a lot to do between now and then. Since I like to plan in advance and have a nice list of things to do (because I love crossing things off!), here is a list of some things that will need to be done or will happen in the next 5.5 weeks. Other than just living life and keeping up with relationships, here it is-
*Meeting with the Head Master at the school to explain why we are leaving, praying for favor with him and that there will be a place for them in this class when we come back in June. (You apply for every school and they can not hold places)
*Cerys' 5th Birthday next week
*An afternoon in Cerys' classroom
*dentist appointments for everyone and teeth cleanings for me and Marc
*Thanksgiving lunch for us and our gap year students (will be held on Saturday since it's business as usual that week)
*Bailey's class Christmas trip one day
*Going Public gap year Christmas party
*Christmas concerts at the school
*buying Christmas gifts before we leave
*packing up things in our home that we do not want left out or being used (this is kind of a biggie)
*deciding what needs to be packed for 6 months, into the smallest number of suitcases possible
I know everyone is busy this time of year, so it's not like my list is any crazier than yours. I just have a lot on my mind right now. I'm thankful I am memorizing Psalm 63:7-8 right now-
"Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings. My soul clings to you, your right hand upholds me."
My prayer for us as a family over the next few weeks is that we can have patience with each other as we carry on daily life but also planning for the next 6 months in the states. It's exciting to think about being back in Dallas, but also knowing that we are leaving here right at a time where some relationships have really taken off and some have gone to a deeper level. We just trust those into the capable hands of our Father.
Here are some recent pictures- it's gotten MUCH cooler here. It's been in the low 40's this past week, which calls for hats and gloves!
Ready to walk to school!
Addison was pretty bundled up, it was a hoot! She could not move her arms at all.
"This is what I do while my sisters are at school!"
"I work my way into their room and eat their baby dolls, Shhh,don't tell them!"