What, then, shall we say in response to this? If He is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all--how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? It is amazing how the Father has abundantly supplied for our needs over the past two years. Beyond that, he has done it graciously, not begrudgingly! When we were in need, he graciously gave.
Now, as we prepare to leave and begin a new adventure, I realize that there are so many unknowns. With a new child arriving at the end of June, a job change to an undecided location, and the corresponding move this summer, I am not sure what to expect. However, through the process of the past two years, I have learned that the Father desires to graciously supply for all of our needs along this journey, and our task is to remain faithful.
We are grateful this week:
1. It is May and that means that there will be English Weeks at each of the various campuses that employ IECS teachers. Newt will arrive later this week to prepare for the upcoming month.
2. We held our final English Club of the year last Monday night on the main campus. It was great, but it was a little bittersweet to realize that for Jessie and me. It was our last opportunity to host English Club at Langfang Teachers' College.
3. On Tuesday, Jessie and I went to Beijing for our bi-weekly baby check-up. Naomi Faith Distad continues to be completely healthy and in the proper position.
4. Friday was Labor Day, so we had a little more free time this week. For fun, Shamblee, Jess, and I decided to make a music video of Dr. Hook's song, “Sylvia's Mother.” It probably was not the most constructive use of our time, but we had a blast! It will be posted on Youtube by the end of May.
Please think about us:
1. It's hard to believe, but Jess and I will begin the final exam interviews this week, and then start to total our semester grades. The end is coming quickly, and there's so much to do, with finals, grades, baby appointments, packing, and English Week. We want to continue to make the most of every opportunity and finish strong in this final month before we return home.
2. During the third week in May we will have our annual English Week! About 13 teachers will come from the States, led by Newt and Claire Hetrick. We are very excited about English Week!
3. Our next baby appointment is May 12th. We have less than two months left before Naomi Faith Distad is born!
Living outside the boat,
Brad
