Lianna singing in ICSB student Christmas concert
Over Christmas break we have lots of Alumni come back to visit their families, friend, and teachers. It is always a treat when they come to our international church and lead worship. This picture depicts 2 families and some of their kiddos. They are all alumni except one is a senior in high school this year.
The day after Bjorn left for the states to attend a seminary course on Spirituality and the Family at Moody Theological Seminary, we had friends come to visit for the week. We had a lovely time hanging out, playing games and touring the city together.
On December 31st, we headed downtown to see the Christmas market before it came down for the year. We had a great time.
We enjoyed spiced apple and plum juice. It was so yummy!!
Our friends' dad studied at the same Hungarian university that I did back in 2000. Although at the time we didn't know each other, and we studied here a few years apart. Crazy to think about...the Lord knew that I would need a test run living in Hungary. He was so gracious to give me that gift. I had no idea that I would EVER move back to Hungary!
You'll notice that Josiah is in a stroller here in the picture. While our friends were here, he sprained his knee and couldn't walk the majority of the time they were here. Sadly, they did it the second day they were here, but thankfully, Lindsay, my friend was here to help me with managing extra doctor appointments and carrying him around the house for the week while Bjorn was gone.
While at NextStep training, a friend of mine introduced me to Bible journaling. This sketching scripture book was written by her and a friend. Alyssa and I had fun practicing some alphabet letters and each other's name.
Yesterday we received some sad news that our dear Great Grandma Dorothy Olsen died. While we rejoice that she is in heaven and that we will get to see her again, it is always sweet sorrow to have to say, "Goodbye." While we have missed the funerals of many beloved relatives and friends for the past 12 years, Bjorn will fly back to the states on Sunday to be with family and celebrate the life of his dear grandma. He is thankful to be a part of her funeral service.
This is my verse that I am claiming for the year of 2017. There is such comfort knowing and resting in this TRUTH when chaos always seems to be around the corner.
