Is August really almost over??

WOW, this summer has FLOWN by! After returning home to NC from our training in New York City (where we also helped with a VBS in Queens), VBS at our home church began. After VBS we started packing up our belongings to move about 5 miles down the road, but we had to take a little break to have a birthday party for Corrie! Our home church is allowing us to live in the recently vacated manse on the church's property for the time being. Triston also had the opportunity last month to speak at Presbytery, a meeting of several pastors/elders in our denomination and a very good opportunity to meet people who might be interested in learning more about our ministry. A few days after moving into our "new temporary home" we headed north again, but a little west this time! We had a wonderful time visiting family and friends in Indiana and meeting new friends as well. I had the opportunity to spend time with my aunt Carolyn, whose husband (my uncle Albert) just passed away in July, and two of her daughters (my cousins Danielle & Sarah). My mom's other sister (my aunt Diana) was also visiting from Texas and another one of my cousins was visiting from California whom I hadn't seen for over 17 years!! Triston spoke at one of our supporting churches in Indiana, we did a children's presentation at another church, met with another pastor in the Indianapolis area, had a very nice home meeting with a few couples and then spoke at our former pastor's church in Waynesville, NC on the way home from Indiana and had a nice visit with him and his family. Corrie had her 1st day of 1st grade at Carolina Christian School a few days after we returned and I just about have everything ready for home schooling Katie, Kristi and Mackenzie! It's been a very busy couple of months and we really appreciate your prayers as we start a new school year and trust the Lord for his provision and His timing as we prepare for Japan.