Random Happenings

We were blessed to have my mom and Beverly here with us to visit last week.  We enjoyed seeing them and all the treasures they brought.  I'm enjoying a Reece's peanut butter cup as I type!  The kids said they most enjoyed snuggling and reading books with Grandma! 

On the banks of the Paranapura River

Lucy wearing a dress Grandma Peery made for her.

We miss good chocolate!

Maggie

While we traveled to Lima to pick them up we did some shopping as well and were blessed to find a source for Bibles in Shawi.  The Bible has not been completely translated but it contains the entire New Testament and portions of the Old Testament.  It has a nice vinyl cover, maps, and cost less than $2!  God is good!

A case of Shawi Bibles

We also finally had the opportunity to buy some quality toys for the kids at the center with funds  given last summer from Burr Oak Church VBS.  Quality toys do not exist in Yurimaguas and this was our first trip back to Lima since arriving.  The kids are really enjoying them - Thank you!

Train and road set is a hit with the boys.

Dollhouse fun for the girls.

While we were there we visited the doctor and orthodontist and had some fun as well.  Maggie played on a playground for the first time - she loves to slide - and we enjoyed things like Papa John's pizza,  tortilla chips, and hot showers!

Sisters sliding

While we were in Lima the closet in our bedroom was finished and as of yesterday for the first time in 6+ months, we are no longer living out of suitcases.  Feeling settled is a wonderful thing!

A whole new meaning to living out of a suitcase.

Upon returning from Lima we also found that baby James has passed the 5 lb. mark.  He continues to gain slowly and is just precious!

Sweet James

Feeling settled only lasted about 3 hours before we began packing!  Friday morning early we're headed on our first family boat trip to a community where we'll host a 2 day Bible school for the children and encourage and train the Sunday School teachers. 

Since we're traveling on the 24th (which is Henry's 5th birthday) we're celebrating a day early!  He loves nature and would prefer to live in a community so he's excited to celebrate here and then again with his first boat trip.  It will be the the furthest adventure into the jungle thus far for Jennifer and the kids and we're excited!

Our birthday boy - he loves nature!

                                                                                                                                ~ Jennifer