One Week

On the first day of spring mother nature had produced 8 inches of snow as we picked up Dan and Donna Sipes from the airport. Donna is Julia's replacement. She and Dan are from Arizona, both retired - they left 80 degree weather the previous day and were greeted by a 20 degree snow storm. Dan will be helping the school with its compuetrs and network. Donna will teach the 7th grade class.

Well, that was a distant 7 days ago. Since then we've prayed for Gary's dad as he underwent open heart surgery on Tuesday, and we've prayed for Julia's dad who passed away on Monday. Julia flew out on Tuesday. Her family buried George on Friday. Daniel got the virus going around school on Thursday. Thank goodness for the snow day (no school) on Wednesday.

This morning is crisp and sunny. It is supposed to be in the upper 50's as we head to the airport to pick up a couple folks from our home church, Lakeside Christian Church. Wrenda and Ken are going to spend 6 days here in Kosova on a short term mission trip. They'll visit a few churches and ministries in various cities. We excited to have them join us here. It's a nice transition into a new week. Julia will return on Monday. We all look forward to seeing and sharing the many good things God is doing here in Kosova.

Gordon's surgery was successful, he hopes to be moved out of ICU today.

Praise and thanks to God for George's 86 years. We will miss him dearly.