Our friends who went to Poland brought over some "gifts" for us to play with while they were away. This 4-wheeler brought a few sparkles to our kids eyes. They are enjoying having it for a month. Thanks Dave!






I dropped Erin off at her soccer camp yesterday. Please pray for the weather. It appears to be thunderstorms all week. That would not be the best weather for a soccer camp. I would hate for her to spend all her money on camp and then not get much out of it because of the weather. I spoke to her last night and she seemed pretty pumped after their first game sessions.

Sam is really doing well. He IM'd me this morning at 5:30. It was so wonderful to "talk" with him. He had a rough first few nights of sleep, but thanks to his new mom - he slept better last night. SHe was able to give him something to sleep. He says that he has done a TON of walking. He likes Poland. His biggest concerns were wanting to bring home something special for each of his siblings. It was so sweet. He has 3 1/2 more weeks, and he is already thinking of gifts for them. Dave wrote yesterday and filled me in a little more.

Here is his note:
We had a very full day today with church, a big pot luck (they call it an Agape dinner), a soccer game of our friend Simon, the semi-pro soccer player (he scored the first 2 goals), went out for genuine Italian pizza, and then walked to an outdoor live screening on a giant screen of the Euro-cup. Church was awesome and I asked Sam specifically about his impression of Poland so far. He said that the people at church are very happy, really happy. We discussed how this is so eventhough they, about 35 people, worship in a room, in an old industrial building, on the 4th floor (ride a frieght elevator to get there) and the room is smaller than most Sunday school rooms at Faith Baptist.

Here is the note from Sherri:
We have had a full day so far. Four hours at
church (two hours of service, and two hours of agape meal -- like potluck). Remember that when we go to church, it is a 30 minute walk one way. Thankfully, Sam, Luke & Levi got a ride back home! Now we are going to walk again .... to watch Szymon's soccer team play in a scrimmage. Then we are going out for pizza. Mmm... something
'American' for our stomachs. All of the walking is good for us -- builds strong legs and creates many opportunities to talk.

On the way back from church, Dave and Mikolaj helped a young man who was hungry and asking for money. They took him to a store and bought him food. They also witnessed to him.

Sam was brave and tried a lot of Polish food today at the potluck. He actually liked it, which is more than I can say for myself! Tomorrow, the teens here have invited the boys to play soccer. That should be a fun time.

Before today, I thought, 'This might be a LONG month!' But my heart was renewed at church when we talked with people. My heart remembered why we came here, and how wonderful the people are.

Marek (youth pastor) has a two-day trip planned for the youth next week. The boys will go too (along with Ben & Joe are). They will go to another city and spend time with another youth group.


BUT... this one is my favorite part of all.... :)
I asked him today if he misses his brothers & sisters, etc. He misses
his mom the most :-) Just thought you might want to know.

Please pray for this trip and this family. What a joy it is to read what they are doing.