Sunday was a nice relaxing day. the kids went to visit grandma's and I was home alone and I laid on the couch and watched the Walton's most of the afternoon, all this after a great time at church with our youth. I then made burritos with all the fix ens. Mexican food night is not often but the most enjoyed meal!

Kids start school tomorrow we start getting up at 5:30 am each morning again, but praise God they will be going to school right around the corner. It is going to be a very busy week as everything is starting to come into full swing.

Angie

It has been so hot here in Mozambique, but a few days ago a few clouds blew in and a little rain cooled things down a bit. I am currently in South Africa for a few days rest. The missionary house where I stay, which is very nice, has a beautiful pool which I was planning to refresh in, but with the rain and coolness of the day I have not yet been able to enjoy the pool. I still have a few days left so hopefully I will get my chance!

I will be returning to Mozambqiue on Wednesday, the kids are all starting school and we will hit the ground running, so much to do, so I am very thankful for a few days of R&R. Keep us in your prayer...last week I was sick for about 2 days with a stomach bug, and Popinho was sick with malaria. We are all in good health presently and pray for God's continued protection.

Blessings!
Angie

Already a few days into the new year and still work as usual. My kids are having fun playing with cousins and friends, but will soon, in a few weeks be starting school again. Enia will be in 5th grade, and Homeguito will be in 6th grade. They grow up so fast!!!!

We are making an appointment for Popinho as he is trying to walk but his left foot and ankle turn to the side and its hard for him to walk on it. He wants to and it is more noticeable than before, so pray with us that they will know exactly what we need to do so he can walk. I believe with all my heart that he will walk!!!

We are all healthy and ready for this new year!!!

New Years Eve

Well everything is very quite here at my house. I have nothing planned for New Years Day, and my kids were invited to stay at their Grandmas house (Popo's Mom - Popinho is her grandson, but she claims Enia too, so nice) they are staying the night so they can see and pop firecrackers with their cousins. So, that leaves me at home alone. I will enjoy the quite and alone time, but I already miss my kids!!!!

So I am going to watch a movie and eat Pizza!

Praying we get our money and adoption papers today?????

The end of 2009

Hello! As you can see my blogging has not been steady, but I hope to change that this coming year. Since I am so far away from home, family and friends, I have learned that staying in touch as much as you can, hearing about the little everyday things that happen, help me feel closer to home. In that respect I want my friends and family to feel close to us as well. Life in Mozambique has its rewards and a lot of struggles. We as a family are learning many things and I hope to share more with you as it happens this next year!

Since our last post many things have happened but the one thing we have been waiting for still has not happened. Adoption of Enia and Popinho was granted one year ago and we have yet to receive the official paperwork. This has stopped us from being able to travel home to the US for a visit. Continue praying with us that all will be resolved very soon!

This Christmas was very hard and very hot! I miss my family and a nice time of refreshing!

Have a very Happy New Year
Angie's Family

The kids and I send our love, hugs, and thanks for each of your prayers and support. Without you we could not live and work in Mozambique.

We will soon be getting the adoption papers and then start paperwork for our travel home to Texas. Pray that we will get all paperwork soon and the immigrant visas will be done in 3 months are less.

God provided the finances years back for airline tickets for Popo and Homigueto so we are praying they will be coming with us and our tentative plan is this October after school is out.

Angie Family Update

As you can see blogging has not yet become a daily or even weekly thing for me. I really want to and try to but there is so much going on with ministry and family and then me time so my on my list of goals this year is to keep you more in the loop on what God is truly doing in our family.

Yesterday was Popinho's 2nd birthday! So hard to believe he is 2, not yet walking a bit lazy, although he is trying. He is talking a bit, and scoots all over the place.

Enia is 9 years old in 4th grade, loves school, loves her little brother and is a big help to mom. She is trying to balance her feelings of being Mozambican and American. She is a beautiful!

Homigueto is 11 and in 5th grade. An awesome young man and very smart. He has such a sweet personally, encorager and helper.

Popo is 24 years old, a big help to me with the kids and ministry! He will son be completeing his first Archecture Course and has won second course at the local University for 1 year 6 months PAID for!!!! He is very proud of himself and loves Jesus!

I am doing much better, earlier this year I was diagnosied with Rheumatiod Arthritis they are thinking this may have been due to the numerious times I have had malaria. There is no way to be certian but it seems to fit and make sence. I battle pain daily some days less than others but pain none the less. I am learning what I can and can't eat, what effects me and what does not. That is a hard thing here in Moz. because I can't seem to eat that much.

God is good and helping me walk through this and I know that I have many people praying for me and that makes a difference and is a blessings.

Much love ,
Angie and Family