An Unforgettable Journey

What an incredible and powerful story!!! I read this book in three days and could barely put it down. There are so many stories untold that need to be told- this is one of them. Nadia is a part of a minority group, the Yazidis, that were caught in the middle of a war torn country and targeted and massacred by the ISIS. I had not heard this on the news, nor read about this on the internet.  It was sombering and cutting to the heart. As I read about her village and culture, it felt a little too much like home, like us. Families following their traditions, work life and social life.  It reminds me how privileged we are with safety while the Yazidis struggle with their very existence. When deeds done in darkness come into the light, their darkness cannot stay. Light prevails. And then the world can be more accountable for what they do know now. "The terrorists didn't think that Yazidi girls would be able to leave them, or that we would have the courage to tell the world

Last week we got the opportunity during lunch break to go over to the other side of the fence and see where Papa gets to learn all day. Our yard actually borders the DLI base so we can see over there and all the different worlds over there, but it was another thing to actually go over there. It is a beautiful base with a beautiful view, and also learning and testing can be stressful, it felt like most people felt honored to be there and be learning so much. Papa is a part of a small classroom of 8 students, and we even got to meet one of his teachers. It has been beautiful weather here, and I've often heard CSA farmers tell me that this is an unusual place because they can grow year round here. It doesn't get too hot, and it doesn't get too cold. We got some rain yesterday, and it was very refreshing!

I've lost track of exactly how long Adriel has been at French, now it just seems like a part of our lives.:) I have been cooking out of my French cookbook recently and thats really fun too! Adriel had his second test and passed all three parts (woohoo!!!). The kids have been enjoying the Nature awareness program and homeschooling has been going well. No great revelations here just letting everyone know we are well and continuing on the journey, Thanks be to God. PS. November means Christmas music is fair game!

My eldest had a birthday and turned 9! 9 is a special number because research has shown that around that age, they can learn anything that you as an adult can. He loves to learn and loves to be read to or listen to audio books- his attention span can be quite focused! Sure love that boy, he has gone through so many moves and changes in our family and also, being the oldest, gone through everything first as the tester. His heart is strong and kind, his love is deep! Papa has been working hard! learning passe compose, futur proche and different tenses, also 300-500 of vocab per week if not more. some days are harder than others but if there is one thing he has taught me is the meaning of endurance and perseverance. Where I would give up or stress out, he would take a deep breathe, continue on, wake up and try again.  (Just to clarify, there is a time and place to give up and start again or do something else as well). But overall he is loving the learning and regular schedule and the wh

Are you hurting and broken within? Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin? Jesus is calling Have you come to the end of yourself Do you thirst for a drink from the well? Jesus is calling O come to the altar The Father's arms are open wide Forgiveness was bought with The precious blood of Jesus Christ Leave behind your regrets and mistakes Come today there’s no reason to wait Jesus is calling Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy From the ashes a new life is born Jesus is calling O come to the altar The Father's arms are open wide Forgiveness was bought with The precious blood of Jesus Christ O come to the altar The Father's arms are open wide Forgiveness was bought with The precious blood of Jesus Christ Oh what a savior Isn't He wonderful? Sing hallelujah, Christ is risen Bow down before Him For He is Lord of all Sing Hallelujah, Christ is risen -Elevation worship How He loves us, He truly loves us and loves every single part of us. Even the part

To see detailed hearts and what love will make us, I pray I can see what you see- despite all- behold in a moment what You see in a lifetime- deep drenching love, deep beyond it all. I pray also for my husband and kids- fire to burn away the crustiness, labels, and reveal eyes that see- through our hearts- can guide us to be the Jesus that He is to me.