Update....

So, I realize it's been awhile since you've all heard from me.....Since we've gotten back from our VISA renewal trip we've been hit with a barrage of situations that have been less than amiable. For the third time our bathroom was out of commission and we spent days with workmen in there hammering the day away and making a mess. Our electricity went out for the few days as we blew a fuse trying to plug in too many things. Our cell phones stopped working about a week ago.....our internet went out a few days ago - and we have no idea of how to fix these things. I'm currently at the boys apartment (which they have to leave soon as the landlord is kicking them out). One of our teammates has been suffering from insomnia for over a month now, one has made numerous trips to the dentist to try and have a simple cavity fixed, and I personally have been suffering from some major back pain which doesn't seem to be leaving any time soon......wow. yuck, right? However, it's less than a week until Christmas! While it's hard to be in the spirit in 80 degree and sunny weather, it's still almost Christmas and that is definitely a reason for joy. Finally a couple days ago we decorated the boys apartment and put up a tree (plastic of course). Eben's parents are visiting for a week and they were able to bring us a few gifts from the US - what a blessing! We had a Christmas party for VIDA which was a lot of fun...you can read all about it in my newsletter which I sent out today - and should be coming to all of you very soon! I'll write again when/if we ever get internet back - you could pray for that! Thanks all, Merry Christmas!