Tuesday, September 05, 2006

New Beginnings

There is something about the first day of school that feels so good. Getting back into our routines and schedules, picking up and writing in new workbooks, beginning a new subject of study in history, signing up for music lessons...it just feels refreshing to be back to school. This morning I sent one to the public high school special ed program in 12th grade, another to a large K-9 Christian school in 8th grade and yet another in 2nd grade at a small K-6 Christian school while two, a 3rd grader and a 5th grader, stayed home with me. I miss the ones that are gone but am enjoying the quieter times with the other two as well. I've always wanted to homeschool all of my children but we take it a year at a time, choosing the environment each fall that we feel will be the best for each child. The two homeschooled children have an exciting new development. Instead of continuing piano lessons they will be learing something new. One will be playing the flute and the other will learn the saxophone.

On another note, Shannon and Collin are nearly ready to leave. It is only 6 days away. We have begun gathering the things they will need to take which has included the purchase of a few more pairs of nice slacks and button shirts. We tend to be a jeans and t-shirt type of family so only had enough of the nicer stuff for church once per week. We have been praying for the people in Tanzania to be receptive to what they have to share. We are also praying for God to provide the land that he wants the ministry to be located on. We are praying for the location He wants at a great price and support of the government for all that we do.

Please pray for us as we finalize the preparations for their trip and also for the people of Tanzania.

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