6 Months Down

I have determined that I am not going to be able to keep up with counting our weeks, but the beginning of this past week marked our 6 month anniversary of moving to Belgium.  It really doesn't seem like we've been here that long, but I suppose that's because there is still much to do as we settle into life here.  (I am just hanging curtains, for example...cause even that is complicated.  We have no curtain rods, but I won't bore you with the details of home decor.)

Life's happenings and adventures of the past several weeks:

• Thanksgiving.  It's a big deal in America, of course, but it's an ordinary day everywhere else.  Hubby had a normal work day and we had our usual activities scheduled.  However, Wednesday night the Hubs came home with the surprising news he'd taken Thanksgiving off.  (Have I mentioned how much I am loving N@TO Hubby?  He voluntarily takes a day off...!!!  I like N@TO Hubs so much better than AF Hubs.)  We had a relaxing day and replaced our usual turkey meal with roast chicken.  There was much to be thankful for!
• Just before thanksgiving, we attended our church's annual retreat.  It was held in an old castle in southeastern Belgium; One that was occupied by the Nazi regime during the war.  The castle was used as a "breeding facility," where blonde, blue-eyed girls from eastern Europe were brought to be impregnated by Nazi soldiers.  The babies were then placed into German homes to be raised, and the girls were then made to be servants for the soldiers.  Such dark, horrible history. Yet, in today's time, the facilities can be used as a place of worship for our Lord.  What redemption.  Amidst the fellowship and worship, we took a tour of a local coal mine.  The boys especially enjoyed that.  
  
  
  
  
• The 3 older dandelions had their first piano recital.  Well, "Soiree."  We mingled, nibbled appetizers and enjoyed the music of Mrs. B's piano students.  

  

• An appropriate way to commemorate our 6 months, we were formally received into membership at our church here this morning.  So, while there are curtains still to be hung, walls to be decorated and more ID cards to obtain (seriously!), the important part of life here is taking root.  Praise God!