Sorry news has been scarce from us lately. We have been overwhelmed. Overwhelmed by life and overwhelmed by the love and support we have received.
Life
-We are getting to know each other, finding out what makes us happy and what drives us crazy. Lucy has a bigger job, she has to get to know 6 people and a foreign country.
-Kirstin’s grandmother Lotella Kirchner passed away last week. It is a sadness to not have her with us, and we were sad that we didn’t get to spend more time with extended family while they were in town.
-We have also been fighting some sickness. Last night at 11:30 I could hear a staccato chorus of 4 kids coughing. Mom is taking Michael to the doctor today, just to be sure he doesn’t have pneumonia or something (and perhaps put a name to whatever “itis” he has).
Love
-We are blessed to have many people supporting us (with little feedback!), and helping the kids get to their activities.
-We are grateful that Lucy has not been sick, this is a tremendous mercy.
-We are not doing a lot of social activities, but we have popped in to the grandparents house for a few minutes. It was a great reminder of how things will be when we settle in as a family.
-We had a medical and a vision appointment for Lucy. She is healthy, AND there is great optimism that they can improve her vision. We are praising God for this.
Thank you for your faithfulness, we are looking forward to spending time with you soon.
And meals, and errands run, and cards and gifts and messages, translation help, and prayers… We can’t say thank you enough.
Great news for Lucy’s eyes and health. Let us know when/how we can help.
Dear Family,
I am so glad for the brief time I got to meet Lucy, and see you all. I love your family. 🙂 auntie Rose
We love you!!!
Thinking about you all – and happy to hear from you.
Hugs to everyone!
Hang in there…..I promise it gets easier…..and ALL your diligence will pay off. We are praying!!!
Steph
Merry Christmas! God Bless you guys! My prayers are with you!
I am sorry for the loss of your grandmother. I know she will be greatly missed. Hope all the kids are well soon. There are so many sick with the flu. We will pray for good news about Lucy’s vision. Is she excited about Christmas?
Merry Christmas to all of you.
Change, even positive change, is often stressful. We are so sorry for the loss of your grandmother. May God’s comfort and peace be unto you.
Praying here!!! Grateful for the updates whenever you have time!!! Merry Christmas and Hugs, Kolster Family
We love you!! Praying!!