Van Minutes: Thanksgiving Edition
Hey guys, this is Karin. Happy Thanksgiving!! I’d love to give you all a big hug but I might spread the flu. It seems like that’s all people talk about these days, there are a lot of school closures and a few H1N1 deaths, people are getting pretty cautious not to spread the flu, which is great we certainly don’t want it. Its been raining for 2 weeks now, we had drought all summer but now you’d think you were in England. I’ll like the rain better than the heat.
We want to wish all of y’all a Happy Thanksgiving! This year we are not going to miss out on Thanksgiving, although we will miss seeing our family and friends! A fellow Canadian girl and her fiancé, who she met through e-dating site, (who’d of thought those sites could work) are hosting all the people with Canadian roots, I think some of the roots are pretty long though. Of the 4 professors coming some haven’t seen Canada in over 20 years.
On Sunday night we hosted three couples from our Sunday school class, and enjoyed a nice home style meal on the big table. So that was fun. We haven’t done that before, and it was a special time. We are so blessed and grateful for the chance to live here, and experience neighbourhood living. We have one neighbour in particular who has even helped us fix our car. It has taken some time to adjust but we are feeling comfortable now (The cooler weather helps) and enjoying the space, especially the many reading chairs, this free house is truly a very special privilege.
Dan’s health is good now, we were very blessed to receive free antibiotics from the doctor! He is still feeling behind the eight ball though, trying to catch up on the work. A big help has been getting his work hours cut back, so he will slowly get caught up. Dan registered this week for next semester, and choosing between 2 tracks the New Testament studies track and the world missions and intercultural studies track. Last night Dan said its like you never get to let your breath out and feel that pleasant relief when an assignment is done because there’s another assignment due. He would love your prayers, and your “thatta boy you’ll git it done,” pats on the back.
I led my first Bible study last week and it really wasn’t that hard I’m co-leading with Kalina from Kazakhstan. I am also hoping to set up my sewing room, or at least get started on it this week now that its cool enough to spend time in that room.
When you think of us pray that God would protect our marriage that we would be loving and encouraging to each other when we encounter daily stress, problems and uncertainty. Also thank God for the provisions he’s given us when needs arise, we can’t get through DTS on our own strength.
We love to hear from you too! Let us know what’s going on in your life.
Love,
Karin and Dan
