Life in the states...

We've been here in the states, staying with my parents for two weeks. I keep thinking of how hard it was to leave home, and all our earthly belongings so suddenly, but in comparison to some of the refugees in Greece, I have it so so good!

We have a family who was eagerly awaiting our arrival.

We have a great place to stay.

We have our entire family with us, and we are safe!!

If we are going to compare, lets compare with those that have less. There is ALWAYS ALWAYS a way to gratefulness, and when you walk that road, you will find contentment and happiness. ENOUGH. 

We are very very grateful that the children are able to have their teacher from Haiti set up school and teach in the basement of Beth-El Mennonite School. This has brought stability and an anchor to our day.  It has put being in the states under a different light for the littles; they are used to furlough which is a lot of dinner invitations, outtings and fun with the aunts and uncles, spoiling by my mom, and more "vacation" type of stay. Now they see that life in the states isn't all fun and games:)

I've enjoyed seeing friends and family.... spending time with my mom and sisters. Its a battle for me to enjoy the time that wasn't planned, not settle in to much, but live with an open hand. We do not know when we will return home, but for sure not til the end of the month. We plan to go to Fl to see Jess's parents and there, my parents have a house we can use. 

Our family theme song, and one that I ministers to me so so often is this...

He is a gentle Father, and in all this upheaval, unknowns and uncertainty, His grace is sufficient, and He has our journey planned perfectly. 

He is a good Father.