Friday we received our third care package, this time from my dad. It was a very nice surprise to dig into after we got off work at 8:00. They sent all sorts of holiday decorations, candy and nick-nacks.
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and Christmas just down the road. We have one more week of classes and then a full week off. You may have guessed from our extended silence on the blog that times have been busy. Teachers are fitting in the final projects and exams before the break so schoolwork has been especially taxing on my time but still rewarding. With great anticipation Katie and I look to next Friday when we can finally rest for a few days. I look forward to having at least one day when there is no school or work, a day that has not occurred since the beginning of September. But more than looking forward to rest, we are eagerly awaiting a time of giving thanks with family and friends for what God has done with us this year. Of course a feast of turkey, mashed potatoes and assorted deserts is an added bonus for this time of year.
Since our last post Katie has blown through two more books. We have spent some time getting to know new people at our church this week. The people of Appalachia are a little reserved at first, as most people are. But once they get comfortable, you are inducted into their family. We are blessed to see people we know all around town. That may be because “around town” is a small radius and there’s nowhere else for all these people to go, but oh well. Hope everyone is eagerly awaiting thanksgiving.
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