Many of you are wondering if we are keeping warm, yes, thank you for your concern re: our body temperature! We are quite warm and believe it or not have not seen a real rainfall since we have been here. They tell us that this month may be as warm as it gets depending on the summer and its hitting somewhere in the 70s. The warmth of my laptop keeps me warm too! Frank & Beckys flat is central heated with double glazed windows which is a luxury we are looking forward to in our new home.

Please keep praying for us in this. Its more complicated than you want to read about with refinancing our home in the process, but basically the rentals here are 1 bedroom and only occationally, very occationally 2 if you jump on it quick. I guess most landlords find it more profitable to split a house into 4 quarters and destroy any single home. We will find something, I know God has something in store, and maybe we will have to work with an office, play room, dining room and living room all in one room. (Again usually just about 12-14 feet long and 1/2 that wide) Please don't get me wrong, I am NOT complaining just trying to adjust to the culture... we are all used to the honkin big Americans Homes. Its all good! We are getting to learn our way around this way!

Had dinner with a wonderful family after church on Sunday. (Church, We'll tell you about that one next blog) The kids played on the Slip n slide in their yard, yes THEY have a yard big enough but that is rare in town. Liam got a little bike handed down and Kayleigh got a pair of rollerskates on sneakers handed down and we all got a wonderful dinner and new friends. I'd say we made out quite well! It really was an answer to prayer. The kids all practically cried when we left.

There are loads of opportunities to share why we are here since every time we open our mouths our thick twangy accent comes out and they are automatically interested in why we would leave the states and come here! Its nice though, they seem to be fond of Americans so that is a comfort. Every person clerks, tellers, attendants etc. have all gone out of their way to make us feel welcome. I feel like its something of a Truman Show at times.

I spoke with a very nice lady at the park who moved here from England and she still senses tension from the Scotts. They are a strong people here, amazingly unified in their culture and roots, a bit rough all around and maybe feeling a bit inferior in their worth. Maybe we are way off, but that's our observation so far. Its different living in a town vs living on a YWAM base as you can imagine. You have much more opportunity to observe and participate in the community. Speaking of, I think I will go participate in the community of my pillow and my mattress.