Oh my!

How fast a week can go when there is so much going on. I have to start with the most important and most recent first. I had gotten into the too much has got to happen mode and the I can't believe we are going to be away from home so long mode when God confirmed to us that this is His plan. Our pastor without planning ahead had us come forward at church tonight and everyone came by and encouraged and prayed for us. It was definitely clear that all is well and God is at work. Now from the beginning... It was great to get together with the Smiths at the beginning of the week. Mallory and Evelyn always have such fun and I have as much fun just watching. Both sides of our family had been away on vacations and we are glad they had safe travel and are all home. Evelyn has had lots going on. She started swimming lessons on Thursday and has done really well. On Friday we made a Walmart+ run and while in Belk, Evelyn wanted to go in Libby Lu. She got her ears pierced. We could not believe it. She did great. I think she was influenced by friends. : ) I need to load pictures. I will try to do that soon. I will post an itinterary when we get more specifics. We leave for youth camp on Sunday and then for China on the 11th. We get back on on the 29th. Whew, like I said it is long. Emelia Day should be on the 16th. I will try not to wait a week before posting more.