Turning the Corner

Josiah and Caleb at the park

We are praising God today because the kids have had two good nights in a row! They're going to bed on time and up between 6 and 7am. What an improvement over the last week when they were up between 2 and 4am ready to start their day. Thank you to all of our friends and family for your prayers as we adjust! I (Michelle) visited an urgent care type-center yesterday morning and found out I have a virus. I had a couple of prescriptions filled and am hoping for some relief from the coughing and sore throat that I've had for over a week. I still don't have my normal voice back yet (I lost it the morning we left), so you can pray for that, too.

Thank you, also, to those of you who have been praying for my back/hip/neck/leg problems. :) I forgot my ice pack in the States but haven't even needed it yet! Praise God! PLEASE keep praying!

We have been walking several miles a day since our legs are our only mode of transportation. The boys do amazingly well as we walk 30-60 minutes one way to get to many of the places we have to go (grocery store, church, library, the Old City, parks, cell phone store, etc.). Today we tried out a new park and bought cell phones so Tim and I can communicate with each other when we are apart. As we walk around town, Tim must look like he knows what he's doing because he's had at least 4-5 people stop him and ask for directions!

The park we visited today is called Liberty Bell Park.

The "baby swings" here are big enough for our big boys to sit in!

A short rest under an olive tree

We are having issues with our appliances. Our dryer doesn't work very well, so we have to line dry everything (pretty typical of what most people do here anyway), plus our fridge/freezer isn't working properly. Our repair guy told us to try unplugging it for 24 hours, and that when we plug it back in tonight, it should start working again. Hmmm.... So our frozen food is in our dear neighbor's freezer (Ruth Joy across the hall - a very sweet lady that we are glad to have as a neighbor), and our refrigerated food is in a cooler. Please pray our fridge starts working again!

Hanging laundry out to dry is a new experience for us!

We have seen the Lord's hand over and over again as He has provided for us in numerous ways. We will keep you posted as we begin going on excursions and as Tim learns new things in his classes. He has been studying diligently in preparation for the start of the semester next week.

Tim and the boys by the JUC sign (Tim's school)

This is an exhausting experience!