When a missionary family returns....

When a missionary family returns to America after being gone for 3 years

  Ok we all knew and anticipated life was going to be crazy once we landed in mainland United States, but in reality it has been beyond crazy!!!!  Since we landed not quite 2 weeks ago this family of 5 has had 24 different appointments.  Here is a quick run-down on those appointments; So we have 3 less teeth, 1 in braces, 1 in orthodontic appliance (and another appointment made for more work on their mouths in a couple weeks), 2 in contacts, 1 that doesn’t need glasses at all, 5 teeth cleanings,3 cavities filled,7 chiropractor adjustments, 4 well people visits with an unsuspected ear infection found, 1 shot and 1 TB skin test taken and read. Getting 2 kids signed up for online schooling and all that entails. We also have thrown in a Welcome Home party for ourselves at a local park. An added stress of trying to get all these things done before we leave on Aug. 8^th to start the journey of Meliah starting college- which in itself is major stress. 

In the midst of all these appointments etc. we have conquered some shopping and getting our pantry stocked and making sure we each have some clothes to wear for the first few weeks here. Not to mention the many boxes that have been unpacked and sorted through and many things found or will be “finding new homes” when we donate or give them away. Then you add on trying to learn all the new technology for cell phones and the purchasing of 3 new computers with all the changes and learning that includes. The learning curve is steep to say the least.  Meliah has put together a talk for the youth at our home church that she is giving tonight.

Still on the list of things to do is; trying to figure out if Meliah should get a Washington state drivers license and all the hoops you have to jump through in a short amount of time or wait till she is in Pennsylvania and do it there.  Get Ruth’s expired driver license, but have an extension all sorted out. Meliah needs wisdom teeth pulled also later this month.  Also, trying to put together a presentation for Chad and Ruth for our home church for this Sunday for the adults and the children’s ministry.  Then to really get going on the needs that Meliah has for college wardrobe.  I would have started twitching and having full blown panic attacks, If I didn’t have God constantly, “reminding me that it is a command not a suggestion, Do Not worry about tomorrow!  And that God created time into days and nights so you we could have manageable portions of life to handle.” (Jesus Calling pg. 206 July 15). 

                          

 Thank you everyone for your prayers and support you have given us.  Thank you for those that have come along side us and helped with some of the kid running around, providing a meal here or there, and just being patient with us as we are in this extreme busy, insane time. 

 Ruth