Settling in - The New Normal

Okay, here we are a little over one month since returning home. We received an update from other friends who came back a week after us and were motivated to update you. We are doing pretty well. We have had some wonderful times and some challenging times. The boys are doing better every day. English is going well for Alex. We will be homeschooling him for the fall, to work a lot on English and all the transitions of being in a new family. The other boys will be going to school next week and are looking forward to it, although a little nervous as they both start new schools this year. We have been able to enjoy the last weeks of summer. We've gone to a couple baseball games, a family reunion and camped for a week nearby (so Chuck could commute to work). We've been to dentist, doctor, soccer camp, piano lessons, school open houses, etc. and, although will miss the "lazy days of summer", are all ready for a bit of routine in our lives. Thanks for your continued prayers for us. Lamentations 3:22-24 "Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, "The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him." Love from us all.