Continuted preparations

As we continue the countdown to leave, we have many wonderful opportunities to be with family and friends. In the last week, we have been to three BBQs and a baptism. These are all greeted with a sense of joy, anticipation and some grief as we realize that we will not see some for another year. But grief is a healthy emotion - it ties us to community, to family and to our good friends that we leave when we move overseas. We will fly out in 10 days to our new home in Weil am Rhein. Today, Delynn is off with her sisters to the Nordstrom Anniversary sale; I am arranging preparations for the NWYM Friends Men Banquet which will be held tomorrow in Newberg OR and packing (Don't feel sorry for me, I got to sleep in)

It is a rather dreary summer day in Vancouver WA - it has been raining and unseasonably cool for several days, but we have lots to do so that's fine. Last weekend, Delynn and I took the opportunity to have a picnic with some friends up at Lewisville park to celebrate our baptism. As part of our joy in being a part of God's family, we were baptised in the Lewis River on July 15th, 2007. We are so pleased that all of our parents could be there to witness.

Last night, we celebrated with our Bible Study - Carl and Heather put on a wonderful BBQ for everyone. Jordan had class unfortunately, but Liz came all the way from Russia to fill in. The food and fellowship were great; we celebrated Lehlani's birthday and their new car! Yeah! Caleb brought his iPhone for everyone to say: "Oooooohhhh!". Seriously, it is pretty cool - good thing we are going overseas and away from the temptation... Well, I better get back to packing.