Back at it

I did not realize having a blog would be such pressure :)

Anyways...I am back at it again after a break of a few months.

Most of you know that we have opted to stay in Vienna for a few more years! We are thrilled to have this ministry extend by the free gift of God. Such a privilege.

I think we have been overwhelmed by the dominoe effect of the decision in our lives.

It has been hard to resign from Kost Church. We love this church family as we have loved all our former church families, but after 9 years, we really know each other. That is hard to sever.

Also we have had to decide some other major issues: where to live here in Vienna, furnished house or unfurnished apartment? cost issues involved! House is more money in the long run, but unfurnished apartment requires more money up front: 3 months deposit, 1 month rent at contract signing, purchasing furniture....

We have decided to go with the apartment since we will also be needing a car and also would like to see some other countries. We will save in the long run doing it this way. Less space, but more freedom!

We also are working on getting better acquainted with the Grace Church family. We don't have enough days in the week to get together with everyone who desires us to come over to their home. They are very hospitable people!

We are hosting a young adult Bible Study in our home. We have been asked to teach on timely subjects on their hearts....mostly relationships and sex. I said that one is simple....If you are not married, don't do it. If you are married, you can do it.

We are looking at airline tickets for flying back to the States in June and returning to Vienna in August. While we are home we will seek to sell our home, put our things in storage, visit supporters, continue to raise financial support, and reconnect with family and friends. Can we do all this in two months? Many what ifs scroll through my mind, especially at 3:00 a.m.