...a new school and new friends...

Last Friday School started for both Hannah and Benedetta. It was hard especially for Hannah because it reminded her of her old school and it made her homesick and miss all of her friends up in Sacile. But when we went to pick them up it was nice to see both of them smiling because they had fun days and met new friends. It was very hard for me because I understand what Hannah goes through so seeing her crying broke my heart and I have to admit I didn't let them see me crying but ran outside when I knew I couldn't keep my tears inside anymore.

So school it's still a little hard but I think they are adjusting...!!!

Since Josh came back we have been staying at the Academy. We signed the contract for our apartment and moved our stuff in it, but most of our stuff had mold on it from storage so we had to clean every single piece of furniture and clothes(actually we are still cleaning). The process is very slow because we don't have gas or water so we can really run the washing machine. Yesterday after church we officially moved in but as I said we have no water or gas. Life has been interesting!

We don't have internet at the house so we are sorry if we are not gonna be able to give more updates.

in Christ

Carmela

...houses and schools...

Dear friends,

now that Josh is back there are many things we have to figure out. First of all we have to find a place to live in. Before we came here some friends had found a house for us so we looked at the house on Monday evening and we decided to take also because we really want to start life...we have been living out of suitcases for too long and we all can't wait to open all the boxes and find our toys, our kitchen and office stuff! So hopefully sometime this week we will sign the contract and try to move in as soon as possible.

On the other side we have been trying to figure out the schools for our girls...where to send them, getting the books and the school uniforms....

As a family it is good to be finally all together. We missed Josh and just being a family on our own. The kids are enjoying daddy...yesterday they were playing baseball! we had a fun family time at a water park on Saturday.

As a wife i missed having my teammate here next to me but it made our marriage stronger and I think it would have not been possible without the knowledge that God had everything under control and that everything was for our good.

so has we adjust to the new place please pray for:

- our kids, that they adjust well and make new friends and learn with us to follow God wherever He calls us

- that they can find good teachers and good schools

- for the move into the new house

- for a new car cheap and good for our needs

- that our family can be a witness of the love of God and His grace to the believers and the nonbelievers.

In Christ

Carmela

all together again...

Yeah... we are all together again!!! Josh arrived last night and the kids couldn't stop talking to him, telling all of what they have done in these months and playing with him...Benedetta was so excited because when Josh left she didn't understand he was going to be gone for a long time and so she ended up being very sad and hurt in these 83 days. Hannah was happy to have back here her playmate and prince and I am so very happy to have here my other half.

We are thankful to God because everything went well and He protected Josh and us during the trip coming here, and took care of us in these months.

Our next week is gonna be full of house hunting and car hunting, signing the kids up for school and moving our furniture and just settling in a new home and adapting to a new place. So please continue to keep us in your prayer and thanks to all of those that have helped us with love and friendship in this time.

Carmela

for the fam