Hello, hello! A little update on what's going on over here in Germany, in our family at least. 2012 brought our family a new school routine. All four of us are in school - at the same time! Yes, we are. Daniel and I kiss both kids goodbye at the village Kindergarten and dash off to the train station for our morning date (language class) together! It’s even more fun than it sounds. Sitting in class with my best friend and five fascinating people from around the world and one crazy teacher. When is the mission board going to call up and tell us to lay off on the fun factor?
And about that poor little three year old girl who has to leave her mother now? She is having the time of her life. And her German is finally making some sense. Caleb was worried sick that she would embarrass him at the Kindergarten with her “funny German,” but she has surprised us all! Lucy is happy as a clam in there. Lots of kids, food, dolls, a “beautiful teacher", a sandpit, parties, an occasional fight - what could suite that girl better? The only sad part: when mommy’s class is over, her carriage turns back into a pumpkin and she’s stuck at home with old Mom again. Until then, by the grace of God, we’re enjoying this new and crazy stage of our lives to the fullest!

Our church baptized four believers on Sunday afternoon. Four people who had turned from the darkness of sin to the light of Christ’s forgiving love. Each one's story gives the world a brilliant new facet of God's redeeming grace. They acted out Christ’s death sacrifice and resurrection power. Their faces glistened with joy and peace in believing as they were raised to walk in newness of life.



































