An update...

Well, for all you faithful readers out there here's a quick update as to what's been going on since we arrived in the states...

We got in and had an amazing time surprising our grandparents. Here are a few pics of surprising them that day. Needless to say, the pictures say it all...








Then we spent a few days surprising all our friends. Sadly, we don't have pictures from all those surprises.

Then we spent a few days adjusting to being back in America. We have spent time with family and friends too. We've also been doing what we enjoy. Shopping for me, even though I just can't seem to buy that much. No need to buy any clothes, I have plenty here and the winter clothes that are out now won't do me any good in Africa. Arnett has enjoyed hunting too. He's killed a 6-point so far and as I type this he is in the woods.

We had a great Thanksgiving. We spent the day at my aunt and uncle's house. Enjoying lots of good food. Then the Saturday after Thanksgiving we had a big lunch at Arnett's parents house. We were able to see lots of family and once again, eat lots of good food.

Zeke has done well adjusting to being here. He sure is a little trooper. For Christmas we got him a "Flintstones car". We went ahead and gave it to him early so he'd have lots of time to play with it. I don't know if we'll be able to take it back to Mali with us, even though, I'm doing my best to find a way!! Here are some pics of him enjoying his new toy...






Monday, we're heading on a mini get away, just the three of us. We're going to the mountains for a week and we are so excited. Even though, checking out the weather forecast we are going to freeze!!

Thank you all for joining us on this journey. We covet your prayers and can't say Thank You enough. We ask that you please pray that God would use our time in the mountains and our remaining time at home to totally refresh and restore us. Ask that He would prepare our hearts to head back to Mali in January. Until next time...