Back to School

We feel like we are back in school! We arrived at our training facility on Monday and began classes Wednesday. Things are going well, but we are staying VERY busy!

This is a book we're just
starting to read. Anyone have any
thoughts or opinions on it?

Please pray for us as we get into a new routine and try to learn as much as possible over the next week.

Also, there are LOTS of people living and working together. Please pray that everyone stays well and that sickness does not become a problem in this close environment.

Thanks for checking in. We'll try to write again soon!

An Added Blessing on the Road

It just happened that the halfway spot for our drive could easily place us close to several adoptive families that I've known through blogs and email for a long time - some for probably 4 or 5 years.

And it worked out that we were able to meet three of those families for dinner last night. What a treat to finally meet people I feel I've known for years! I loved seeing our kids together. Honestly, walking into the restaurant and seeing faces you've only seen in photos is like a great big celebrity sighting!

Thanks to our sweet friends for taking time out of your weekend to meet up. And thanks for your friendship and prayers!

Hitting the Road: July 22

Today is a big day!! We plan to attend early church, and then will begin our drive to Virginia. We are staying the night near Charlotte, NC, where we are meeting up with several adoptive families for dinner. Then tomorrow we will arrive at the training center. We have a meeting Tuesday afternoon and training officially begins Wednesday.

The last couple of weeks have been busy and emotional. We've said our good-byes and packed up all that we'll need for the next 8 1/2 weeks.

Please pray for us as we enter this next big phase...

While transitions can be tough for anyone, we ask for specific prayer for our sons. Please pray that throughout our moves to Virginia, Vancouver, and Norway, they will feel safe and secure. Our prayer is that it will further affirm that even when outside circumstances change, families stay together.

Please pray for Zack and me as we enter a time of intense training and preparation. Pray that our hearts and minds will remain focused on God, and on the calling that He has placed on our family.

Please pray for our parents and extended family. Pray for them as they say good-bye and as the reality of our move sets in.

Packing

As I type, the movers are here and packing our belongings. They will stay in storage until we arrive in Norway.

It's yet another reality moment for us, as we think about the fact that the next time we'll see things like our beds and table and sofa, we will be in Oslo!