Hi family, we got another one of those letters from Markus' dad. This is interesting timing since it's Fasching (witch festival for two weeks), I'm heading up the prayer ministry for Candlelight Dinner, and we've been feeling pretty good about getting an email out every month!!

Today in church we learned about submission, what does that mean towards Markus' dad? It does not specifically say towards fathers, but towards each other. I guess Mr. Schalm is included in that.

Pats, it all sounds very exciting. Make sure you get family time as well.

I just had to talk to a parent of a girl I tutor who says her parents never have time for her. They don't do homework with her (grade 3 still needs parents involved!). Well, I talked with the mom and she broke down and they are working things out. It appears they were having kids in every night and pretty much expecting that their kids would love it as much as they do and be able to go with the flow. I'm not saying you will do the same, but we have had people live in our house for longer periods of time and family life is interupted. Even marriage is interupted, especially since she will probably sleep in Hannies room(?) where you can hear everything in the other room. Hope I'm not sounding discouraging because I'd be among the first to have kids come live in my home.

How are mom adn dad doing? Don't really hear much from them. I guess phone calls are to expensive and I'm not sure when I could ever get you. I hope you are having a great time and being fulfilled in your roles there. Enjoying all the family you have around you.

Love to you all,
Teresa