The adults are doing well in English class. We will finish the pre-K level of phonics next week.
I know it seems really early to think about Christmas. But, believe me, it is not when you live 7000 plus miles away. Lee and I knew that the Lord was sending us to the Marshall Islands to do his work. But, we had no idea what he had in mind when we left for Kwajalein. Thus, we were not sent into this mission nor have been supported by any congregation or elders. Our thinking was much smaller than where the Lord has lead us in the past three years. The Lord has provided a different group of Brothers and Sisters from different congregations to bless our kids with the only Christmas presents they will get. We have had some families who have blessed us every year. It is a good way to teach your children or grandchildren the blessings of giving to others. If your family, children's or adult bible class or congregation can help the Marshallese people have a blessed Christmas, we would be very thankful. Talk it over with your family or group or class and I will give more details in the next couple weeks.
We usually get our mail delivered twice a week, but sometimes it gets delivered to Kwaj only once a week. That made half our presents arriving in time for Christmas last year and the other half arriving the week after Christmas. The kids did not mind having two weeks of presents, but the earlier the boxes are mailed, the better.
Kwaj is a military base. Lee and I carry as many boxes as we can every Sunday when we go on the ferry to Ebeye for worship. We either use a two wheeler or an aluminum cart we own. The dock security has decided lately that large items can not be taken on the ferry. We do not know how many boxes they will allow us to carry at one time this year, but I know the Lord will find a way for us.
Blessings to all.
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