Home for Thanksgiving...

Ronie and the moving van. Ronie is 14 and laughs and smiles most of the time. She loves life.

Stephanie and I working in the kitchen. Although it looks like I'm just talking:) I did unpack a few boxes. We stayed until Kevin got the refrigerator in the door (it didn't fit) and he got it situated and then we were off.

Ronie and Emily became very good friends. Emily is going to miss the "giggle" sessions with her.
I am not going to miss them! :)

Here they are. The five kids we have gotten to know so well. Ronie with their dog Harley, Traci, Gideon, Jim and Fred. May the Lord guide them to know Him and serve Him someday!

We went to Kansas on Tuesday, traveled into four states, started the journey back on Wednesday and made it home about midnight last night! It was a real quick journey. We helped some friends move down there. We were able to pull a u-haul trailer and fill our van pretty full of their stuff. We took out all but one seat in our big van and brought three kids along to unpack it. Monday, it took quite a few people over 3 hours to pack it and it took a few less people less than one hour to unpack it.

We have had the privilege to have 2 or 3 and sometimes all of the 5 children in our home the last few months. We are going to miss them. This family lost their home in June due to financial issues. They have had a tough time making a go of it and it will continue to be a struggle for awhile but we are praying God will lead them through and show them His ways. They knew someone down in Kansas who helped find a three bedroom house quite cheap. Kansas is certainly warmer than where we are! Utilities should be a lot less. God's Blessings on them all!