I think Julie started something!

Wow! It's been a long time since I posted!

I did go back to yoga, along with my older son. We joined with a family plan that includes my daughter. I really debated because of the cost, but my hubby said that it would be good for my health. He's even coming with us now! We're getting our money's worth, at least, and all benefiting! Since it is done in the heat (90 to 98 degrees, depending on the class), it is helping us acclimate to what will eventually be our home country -- Haiti. Of course, that's quite a ways off, and I'm not sure how long we'll keep the yoga up. And I just ignore the references to "Mother Earth" and praise Father God instead!

The younger son is still struggling with his school work, but they have moved him to a 6th-grade class (still doing 5th-grade work), and he seems to be improving -- slowly! Keep praying for him!

We are still in the process of making some lifestyle changes. Hopefully, before too long we'll get rid of some big bills. We've been counseled to consider replacing our cars with notes with cheap ones, even if we have to get a loan to pay off the difference. I need to go in and talk with the credit union where we have one note to see what could be done. I'm grateful to have friends in my Financial Peace class that are encouraging us in our debt reduction. (Thanks, Norm!)

Everything else is about the same. Hubby's overtime is just about over for the year, which will mean smaller paychecks. The school's afternoon bus driver position is opening again, but I don't know if they would want another full-time driver/teacher aide. That's the only way Mark could take a job there. It would mean a lot less stress and much shorter commute, being about a break-even in pay (without overtime). I just don't know if the school can afford to hire him. If it's God's will, it will work out. If not, I'm sure we're better off where we are.

It's encouraging to run into folks at church or at the school who ask how our journey to be missionaries is progressing. It gets us all fired up again! It is so easy to lapse into complacency in daily life and forget the big goal ahead. Please keep praying for us -- for God's provision and our self-discipline as we work on paying off our debts.