Once again, God provided for us all to be together over Christmas.  Nicole visited for one month, and Aaron, Sara, and Emily stayed for one week.  It was a wonderful time.  We didn’t do much sight-seeing due to the weather, but we did visit the local indoor water park a couple times.  We spent most of our time at home playing games and enjoying being together again.

Nicole continues her studies in Indianapolis.  She will be graduating in May and plans to continue pursuing her degree in social work.  She is looking into the possibility of a distance learning program.  She could live, work, and study here in Ukraine.  We are hoping that one works out!  Aaron, Sara, and Emily are doing great.  Aaron also graduates this May and is praying about pursuing a masters degree in computer networking and web design.  Sara has her hands full as she finishes her degree, takes care of Emily, and Aaron too!  Emily is growing so fast.  She is talking so much; English, Swedish, and lots of stuff that only Mom and Dad can understand!

Lindsay continues to be the source of comic relief in our home.  It’s never a dull moment.  We will miss her as she heads to Calvary Chapel Bible College in Vajta, Hungary this fall.  Alex is enjoying learning to play the drums and is really growing in significant ways in his relationship with the Lord.  Josh has a new electric guitar.  Between the electric and his acoustic, he always has a guitar in his hands.  He is very good too!  He loves his music and we enjoy watching him learn and grow.  Michelle and I are doing very well.  She has had some health problems lately, probably related to her thyroid condition.  But that does not slow her down.  She continues to be such a source of love and inspiration to us all.  I definitely have a Proverbs 31 wife!