Giving Thanks

We left Arequipa this morning and wanted to take a minute to share what we're most thankful for as we look back over the last 6 months. 

The Basilica in the Plaza de Armas, downtown Areequipa

Josh is thankful for:

• A great school for learning language and culture
• God's provisions, no nos falta nada
•  A healthy family that has transitioned well to life in South America

  

  Josh giving his Independence Day presentation.

Jennifer is thankful for:

• Precious dedicated time with the Lord to renew my soul
• Wonderful friendships made with Godly families from around the world who will be serving the Lord all over Peru
• Delicious fresh fruits daily
• Technology and how it allows us to stay connected and feel the love and support from those far away
• Beautiful weather everyday

  

  Mommy & Maggie at the park.

Lucy is thankful for:

• Good friends, especially some who speak English
• School and making crafts in my class
• Warm weather

  

  Lucy's "All About Me" day and goodbye party at school.

Henry is thankful for:

• Family movie night (we often watched a movie and at popcorn on Sunday evenings)
• Eating salchipapas (a typical dish here of french fries with hot dogs cut up on top)
• Spending time at friends houses

  

  Enjoying Henry's favorite food.

Maggie remains sweet and joyful.  She has grown so much during our time in Arequipa.  She is jabbering away and says "mama, dada, and night night" and signing several others.  She eats anything and loves the fruit here as well.  She crawls everywhere and is standing alone.  She is still adored by her siblings but she has also learned how to irritate them!  She has developed a will of her own and understands the word no. 

Maggie standing.