We have been home in the States 3 Mondays and each Monday it has snowed. Today snow is falling and forecasters are saying we are to get six to twelve inches. The children are excited. Everyday Brandon asks if he can go sledriding. Most people would probably be complaining about the snow, but we are enjoying it's beauty as long as we can watch it from the inside.
Kim's aunt died Saturday evening. She was 83 years old. The Helfrick siblings (Kim's aunts and uncles) have dwindled down pretty rapidly in the last few years. Out of 13 siblings, 6 are currently living.
Life is so much easier in the States. We are enjoying getting things done in half the time it takes us to do them in the D.R.
Monday, February 28, 2005
Friday, February 11, 2005
Back in the good ole' USA
After many hours of packing and getting ready, our feet have safely touched American turf again. We were concerned about a snowstorm that was threatening to hit New York City, where we were to land. Because of many prayers that were going up in our behalf, we got in with no problem and the storm apparently went further north than had been anticipated. When we landed, there was no precipitation falling. We only encountered a few light snow showers on the way home to Pennsylvania from JFK airport.
After enjoying a graciously offered meal from some missionary friends in New York City, we began the trip to Pennsylvania. We arrived in around 2:00 a.m. and Ryan was awake at 7:00. We are now trying to recover from jet lag and after a bit of rest, will attempt to unpack and get settled in.
We are already enjoying some luxuries such as hot showers, being out of the heat, not having to rush to get laundry and other jobs done before the electricity goes out, and the complete peace of the country setting. We are just relaxing and enjoying the peace and quiet and the scenery of beautiful mountains in our area! A nice change!!
The children were excellent travelers yesterday and Ryan is adjusting well to new faces and surroundings. Perhaps this place looks familiar to him. Brandon & Regina are enjoying Grandpa and Grandma and playing with different toys.
There is still another mountain left - moving in. But at least one mountain is down and that is the stress and strain of packing, getting here etc.
After enjoying a graciously offered meal from some missionary friends in New York City, we began the trip to Pennsylvania. We arrived in around 2:00 a.m. and Ryan was awake at 7:00. We are now trying to recover from jet lag and after a bit of rest, will attempt to unpack and get settled in.
We are already enjoying some luxuries such as hot showers, being out of the heat, not having to rush to get laundry and other jobs done before the electricity goes out, and the complete peace of the country setting. We are just relaxing and enjoying the peace and quiet and the scenery of beautiful mountains in our area! A nice change!!
The children were excellent travelers yesterday and Ryan is adjusting well to new faces and surroundings. Perhaps this place looks familiar to him. Brandon & Regina are enjoying Grandpa and Grandma and playing with different toys.
There is still another mountain left - moving in. But at least one mountain is down and that is the stress and strain of packing, getting here etc.
Tuesday, February 01, 2005
Update on Mom
Mom's heart catheterization went very well. They did not find any blockage or any problem with her heart. The symptoms she is having are caused thought to be caused by reflux or arthritis. What a relief! We are thankful that it is nothing major. We can now go about our packing with a little less stress.
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