DEAN
New Zealand Trip: We applied to renew Carissa and Levi’s passports. It’s hard to believe that it has been 5 years since we last traveled. We purchased our tickets for the round trip from LA, California to Auckland, N.Z. The next step is to get our tickets for the round trip to California. It is an encouragement to us to have received just over $4,500 so far for our trip to N.Z. We still need $3,000 for our tickets. Thank you to those who have given donations towards our trip.
General: I found the problem with gas fumes in the Escort. The fuel cap assembly had deteriorated. My Dad and brother are going to send me a replacement.
TUTI
General: My computer died the end of January so now we are having to learn patience waiting to use Dean’s laptop. We are hoping to get another computer or iPad as soon as we can. The kids and I were struggling with colds, and I, Tuti had a bad reaction to a fire ant bite that caused me all kinds of grief. We praise the Lord that we are all starting to feel better. My Doctor was able to prescribe a new pill for me for my hormone imbalance problem. This pill is much cheaper than the other one. I’m also making some lifestyle changes and using herbal remedies. Please pray that my body will quickly adjust to the changes.
CARISSA, VERONICA, LEVI & MARIAH
School: I, Carissa was happy to win a trophy and a medal for my 4th Grade Social Studies poster on Abraham Lincoln. I entered my poster in the annual Social Studies Fair on March 3rd. I received a blue ribbon and a plaque for my poster. Mom and Dad were proud of me winning a blue ribbon for my poster, making the honor roll and getting straight A’s on my report card. I, Veronica was happy to receive a certificate praising me for following class rules and getting my work done on time. I like the smiley faces I get on my folder each day too. It’s still hard for me to read and learn all my sight words but I’m getting better. My teacher said I’m making satisfactory progress in all areas. I, Levi am happy to be with my friends and classmates at school. My teacher, Ms Simpson, is the best. I can now do all my weekly homework. My report card said that I am making satisfactory progress in all areas too, just like Veronica.
I, Mariah am starting to learn to go to the potty/toilet. It’s not easy for me but Mommy says I have to just keep trying everyday. I enjoy going to my class at Bible Study Fellowship every Tuesday. I like my friends, my teachers and having fun learning about God. I’m learning to talk to others more, I’m not quite so shy.
General: Mom has started a new Bible study with us. Veronica and I like earning a reward for learning our verse each week. We also like saying the short prayer at the end of each lesson. I, Carissa am not having so much trouble with growing pains; I’m sleeping better and not having as many leg cramps. I, Veronica like the bulletin board Mom and Dad put up in my room because now I can display all my pictures on it. I, Levi have had a bad cough for a long time but I’m glad to be better. I also have a problem when I need to go to the bathroom so Mom said we have to wait to see what the results from tests are and what the Doctor says. I, Mariah have been sick with a cold and ear infection but I’m happy to be over that. I hope it gets hot again soon so we can all go swimming.