December 2008

Exchange Students

We have been involved in ministering to exchange students for years now, but this year, we decided to take it to a more active role. We have volunteered to help AFS Exchange program. They asked us to host a Christmas party for the exchange students in our area and we were more than happy to do so. Here are some pics from our gathering.

Ladies' craft night

Our ladies' Christmas Craft night went really well. We combined it with a baby shower for our newest little attendee - Alexander Kai Springer

Full of Praises

We are full of praises for our Lord tonight.

First of all, Paul took Skyler to the doctor today for another ultrasound on his hip. Are you ready for this? It is completely healed up! There is no sign of arthritis or perthes in his hip. He received a clean bill of health.

Next is our heating bill. If you remember, Paul built solar heater for our windows last year when we returned to Wittenberg. Well, they came to read our meter on Saturday. Guess what! We used less than half as much gas for heating and hot water this year compared to last year! What a blessing. Thank you for your prayers for wisdom and provision. May God continue to bless our income and our stewardship.

Our Christmas program at church will be held this coming Sunday afternoon. Please pray for us as we put the finishing touches on everything and for those we have invited, that they will indeed attend.

Thank you so much for your faithful prayers!

Chelli

Skyler's leg

We received the blood work back and they have ruled out Lymes Disease. On Thursday evening they did an MRI and we will go to the orthopedic surgeon tomorrow to find out the results.

We have been having a good week. With Ibuprofen and herbal supplements, Skyler hasn't been having any pain. But then this morning he woke up in great pain again and is having difficulty moving. Please continue to pray for his healing and for wisdom on the part of the doctors.

Thank you!

Chelli