Well now that we've been here over a week, I should mention how things are going and what we're up to.
We've settled in a bit here with the Wagners and it seems like our kids are enjoying playing every day with their cousins. Hannah and Micah went to Sr. Teen Camp this week at Camp Yamhill. Caleb and his cousin, Makinna, will go to 3rd & 4th grade camp next week (and Hannah will be a counselor there).
We've visited two churches, Renovatus and Crossroads, and plan to visit many more including Abundant Life, Rolling Hills Community, East County C of C, and probably more. It's nice to be able to try several places, but I look forward to plugging in and "belonging" somewhere.
Lani and I have been looking around at houses, both online and just driving around. We've got a bit of sticker shock as we realize that our home in Tomball would cost about double here in Portland (and we can't really afford that!). Once Lani has a job, we'll see what we qualify for in a mortgage and how outrageous the payments will be (!) and then hopefully be ready to be seriously shopping. We're looking mostly at homes in Gresham or out that way from Portland.
Lani did have a half-time job offer to teach TAG in the David Douglas schools, but she has now turned that down as we feel that we'll really need her full-time income to make everything work. I know she'll make a great teacher somewhere, but it's proving difficult to get an interview.
Our house officially "closed" in Tomball and I was notified this morning that we've now dispersed the funds and everything is done. That's a blessing.
Later this week is the Cascade/Columbia Christian College Reunion and it sounds like it will be a fun event. We're looking forward to see lots of old friends, classmates, teachers, and supporters. This year marks my 20th year since college graduation and 25th since H.S. and my H.S. classmates are having a little get-together in conjunction with this larger college reunion. I'm leading worship in chapel Friday morning and have been OK'd to use a praise team for my part (two other guys are also leading parts, Tom Buchanon and Tracey Edson).
And today's closing news: Levi got sick this morning and threw up near the toilet -- he almost made it there. He seems fine now, so hopefully it's not a major stomach bug.
Every day has it's blessings and challenges!
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Great to hear your setteling in. I think about y'all daily and wonder whats up. Your blog answered alot. Its cool to hear that your kids get to experance Yamhill as teens. What a special place. Lets try to call again. I don't know if you felt the last call was strange but I had a conference call in one ear and you in the other. So my limited attention span was strained. I wanted to hear your news and had to be on the other call. What a world we live in.
Please try to stay in touch.
Travis - Tomball
It is good to get an update!
I dreamed that we were going to pick Amber up from the airport last night- she had just visited ya'll. She is already planning a trip before years end!
Good to hear from "you guys"! We'll definitely try to stay in touch.
Dan- SO SO good to hear from you. You are in our constant prayers. I'm sure God has great plans for that Lani. Keep us updated on everything!!!!
Thanks for keeping us up-to-date, Dan. Still praying for Lani's job situation.
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