Summer 2010 Update

We are currently in Dallas, TX, staying with family and enjoying our time. William is swimming everyday, playing with a big black lab named Carly, and scooting everywhere. :) It's been such a blessing to spend a lot of time with family and for William to get to know them!

We've met with a few people about our ministry and are thankful for those opportunities. This coming Sunday (Aug. 15) we will be speaking at an adult Sunday School class about what we do at the International Christian School of Budapest. We appreciate your prayers!

It's been hard to balance family time and working. Because we've lost financial support over the past years, we really need to find new financial supporters to help us stay in Hungary. So this is another facet of our ministry. It's almost like a second job! We have to talk on the phone a lot and try to make as many appointments with people as possible. I have to be honest about not being the most motivated about it. I just want to spend time with family and friends while we're here!

And it's funny about not being motivated, because we LOVE what we do at ICSB! And we've gotten such encouraging words from so many people. The Lord just needs to continually work on me (Michelle) as far as trusting Him to provide, despite my weaknesses. I could go on about this, but I won't now. Just please pray for me!

"She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness." Proverbs 31:27

A beautiful tapestry

This morning we were able to attend New Beginnings Church. It was wonderful to hear from our pastor Jerry Reeves. He just returned from a teaching trip to Malawi, Africa. He reminded us of the body of believers everywhere. As we took communion, I thought of how people around the world were connected by Jesus. We look, speak, and act differently, but with Christ we are one!

One day, I look foward to meeting all of my sisters and brothers in Heaven. :)

Back in Texas

We are back in Texas for the summer. We'll be in the Houston and Dallas areas while here and we'll head back to Budapest on August 23rd. We are back to see family, but also to raise additional funds for our ministry at the International Christian School of Budapest. If anyone in these areas would like to hear more about what we do, please leave a comment! :)


The flight here was really good. William got a bassinet that we placed at our feet and he took two naps! There were two sweet little girls sitting next to us and William loved watching and "talking" with them. Jet lag wasn't too bad. William slept 11 hours last night and we slept well too!


It is great to be back with family. We are currently at Justin's parents' house in Magnolia. They have three horses and William has already ridden one! :) Oma and Opa were right there holding him on Dandee as she walked a little ways. William was fine, not too excited, but not crying either! He was actually quite interested in the loud tractor in the next pasture.

June 13 was William's first birthday and we were able to have it at the neighborhood's swimming pool. It was a fun time and we enjoyed burgers, hot dogs, and ice cream cake with friends and family.



William loves swimming!



William riding Dandee
Putting together his wagon
Swimming with Uncle Patrick
Enjoying ice cream cake!

Here are some pics from our first week. Enjoy!