Dear Friends and Family!

We have been off the radar since we returned from our trip to the states.  Not only were we trying to settle into our new home, a medical team was here, we spent time with new staff that will join us in January, and the unexpected flood engulfed the lower half off the Makarios school.  The flood relief took a few weeks to get the school back and running.  God provided in advance, for a team of mostly men arrived a few days later and were able to help in the restoration efforts.  Makarios was also able to raise a good amount of funds to replace all that was lost.  Not only did the school suffer from the flood, but many of the people of Tamarindo were affected.  Makarios was able to help in relief for many children's families that attend our school, as well as neighbors and staff that were affected.

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving meal with the staff and their families.  Christmas is really big out here so Christmas decorations were out long before Thanksgiving... we followed in the spirit and put our tree up a few weeks ago.  The kids are enjoying Christmas lights, cooking, and crafts!  The school has off two weeks around Christmas and our family is looking forward to a time where we can have, hopefully, lazy days and visit places like the capital, Santo Domingo!

In the first week of December, Josh will be traveling to Austin, TX for a board meeting for Makarios as well as being able to get face time with the staff there.  I will be continuing in my daily routine with the kids here while he is gone ( wish me luck!).  Pray for me when I am awaken by our cat bringing in live animals to play with in the middle of the night- usually this is Josh's job to evacuate rodents and flying birds!

Pray for us as we approach the time when we need to decide where the Lord is directing us.  Whether that be longer with Makarios, another ministry, or back to the states and whatever lies there.  Pray that as a couple we will be led in the same direction without confusion.  God is working on both our hearts right now and we desire to know the Father deeper and to bring Him glory in whatever we do.