We arrived just fine on Thursday evening into St. Louis. I (Stephanie) was pretty sore from the long flight, and poor little Gideon (our cat) got sick. The flight was quite a bit more bumpy than usual. Anyways, no big problems, and for that, we're super thankful.
Since then we have been enjoying time with family and trying to recuperate. Normally, jet lag isn't so bad coming this way. However, for me its been quite the experience. The thought never crossed my mind that the babies would have jet lag to. I have been waking up in the morning starving, so hungry my stomach hurts. I guess they will have to adjust to their new feeding hours!
Today started the job search for Matt. We are praying it won't be a long process because so much is hanging in the balance that depends on the job he gets. Please continue to pray for Matt as he searches and interviews, which can be exhausting. Also, please pray for me as I begin the search for a new doctor. I think it will be hard to find one I will like as much and feel as "safe" with as my doctor in Austria, but I trust God will provide the perfect one.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Saying Good Bye
There are so many things and events that have taken place in our last few weeks in Vienna that I want to write about on here! I am hoping I will have time to catch up on our blogging once we get back to the States.
We fly out tomorrow, Thursday, June 19, morning to head back to the States. Everything in our apartment is done, everything is packed, we are unregistered with the Austrian government and all accounts are closed. We are ready to go. Now all we have to do is say good bye.
The past week has been filled with good byes, none of them easy. It is hard to say good bye to people you love, who you have close relationships with, not knowing if you'll see them again until heaven. Although we can keep in touch via internet, which we are super thankful for, it will never be the same.
The whole leaving VCS and Vienna process has been super hard on us. Especially on me, with my preggo hormones surging! Anyways, please be in prayer for us as we leave the school for the last time, go downtown for the last time, hang out with friends here at a favorite restaurant for the last time, and most importantly, say good bye. Please also pray for us to have a safe flight and for me (Steph) to not be horribly uncomfortable during the almost 12 hours of flying we have to do.
Auf Wiedersehen (Goodbye)!
We fly out tomorrow, Thursday, June 19, morning to head back to the States. Everything in our apartment is done, everything is packed, we are unregistered with the Austrian government and all accounts are closed. We are ready to go. Now all we have to do is say good bye.
The past week has been filled with good byes, none of them easy. It is hard to say good bye to people you love, who you have close relationships with, not knowing if you'll see them again until heaven. Although we can keep in touch via internet, which we are super thankful for, it will never be the same.
The whole leaving VCS and Vienna process has been super hard on us. Especially on me, with my preggo hormones surging! Anyways, please be in prayer for us as we leave the school for the last time, go downtown for the last time, hang out with friends here at a favorite restaurant for the last time, and most importantly, say good bye. Please also pray for us to have a safe flight and for me (Steph) to not be horribly uncomfortable during the almost 12 hours of flying we have to do.
Auf Wiedersehen (Goodbye)!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Let the Craziness Begin...
We had a wonderful time on the senior trip, in Mallorca, Spain. the resort we stayed at was really nice, and with lots of sunshine and pools and beaches to sit at, it was a very relaxing time hanging out with the kids. We really feel like God blessed this time for the seniors and they were able to spend quality time together as a class before departing ways.
Its official, the 2007-2008 school year is over. I cannot believe the year has already ended. It literally flew by. Saying good bye to these kids has been and will continue to be one of the hardest things either of us have ever done. The kids at VCS are unique, creative, talented, caring, and amazing in every way. We have become so close to many of our students, and saying good bye has not been and will not be easy. Its not like we will see each other in a few years. Realistically, the next time we will see many of our students will be in heaven.
Please continue to be in prayer for Matt and I as we continue to say good bye to students and dear friends and close out our two years in Vienna. Pray that we can get everything packed and shipped with little stress, and our apartment cleaned and checked out. We'll keep you updated as much as possible as the process continues!
Thank you so much for your prayers, encouragement and support. This morning I woke up with a crystal clear image in my mind. One of my favorite chapters is Isaiah 40, and I have been thriving on verses 30-31 throughout the craziness. "Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." This morning, the strength of my precious Savior, and your prayers were the wings I was soaring on. Just know we wouldn't be thriving admist the craziness without your prayers.
Its official, the 2007-2008 school year is over. I cannot believe the year has already ended. It literally flew by. Saying good bye to these kids has been and will continue to be one of the hardest things either of us have ever done. The kids at VCS are unique, creative, talented, caring, and amazing in every way. We have become so close to many of our students, and saying good bye has not been and will not be easy. Its not like we will see each other in a few years. Realistically, the next time we will see many of our students will be in heaven.
Please continue to be in prayer for Matt and I as we continue to say good bye to students and dear friends and close out our two years in Vienna. Pray that we can get everything packed and shipped with little stress, and our apartment cleaned and checked out. We'll keep you updated as much as possible as the process continues!
Thank you so much for your prayers, encouragement and support. This morning I woke up with a crystal clear image in my mind. One of my favorite chapters is Isaiah 40, and I have been thriving on verses 30-31 throughout the craziness. "Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." This morning, the strength of my precious Savior, and your prayers were the wings I was soaring on. Just know we wouldn't be thriving admist the craziness without your prayers.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Senior Trip
Starting their freshman year, each class begins doing fundraisers to raise money for their senior trip. Its a lot of work, but a nice trip at the end is a luring incentive. Unfortunately for our seniors, their trip has been a rollercoaster ride.
In the February we booked a Medeiterranean Cruise for our senior trip. It was going to be an amazing trip and everyone (us sponsors included) was very excited about it! However, the day before we were supposed to fly out (Tuesday), the cruise line cancelled on us. Thankfully they were willing to refund the money we paid for the cruise, as well as our flights and hotels.
So began the chaos of looking for a new senior trip, at the last minute. First we found some more amazing cruise options (Wednesday-Friday morning). One major problem, we couldn't find flights. Thanks to the Eurocup beginning this weekend, every flight is completely full, going to and from everywhere! Finally, one of our parents called up one of his connections in Germany, a last minute travel agency. At this point Matt and I began talking with this travel agency about trip options. By six o'clock Friday night, we had a trip we could book to Rhodes, Greece. However, by the time we were able to call and book the trip, the company was closed. We called back Saturday morning to hear the usual, the flights are no longer available.
We asked the travel agent if he could look for more trip options and he kindly agreed to do so. Around two Saturday afternoon, he called back with another trip option to Majorca, Spain. We didn't waste any time, and booked the trip before we lost the airfare. Finally, we have a senior trip! Mind you, this is with us splitting up for our flights returning to Vienna!
All this to say, please be in prayer for the senior trip. This is the last time many of these kids will have to hang out with their friends. After graduation on June 11, they will scatter all across the world. So this time for them to say good bye is very important. So just pray that God will do amazing things this week, and provide the seniors with overflowing hearts, full of cherished memories.
In the February we booked a Medeiterranean Cruise for our senior trip. It was going to be an amazing trip and everyone (us sponsors included) was very excited about it! However, the day before we were supposed to fly out (Tuesday), the cruise line cancelled on us. Thankfully they were willing to refund the money we paid for the cruise, as well as our flights and hotels.
So began the chaos of looking for a new senior trip, at the last minute. First we found some more amazing cruise options (Wednesday-Friday morning). One major problem, we couldn't find flights. Thanks to the Eurocup beginning this weekend, every flight is completely full, going to and from everywhere! Finally, one of our parents called up one of his connections in Germany, a last minute travel agency. At this point Matt and I began talking with this travel agency about trip options. By six o'clock Friday night, we had a trip we could book to Rhodes, Greece. However, by the time we were able to call and book the trip, the company was closed. We called back Saturday morning to hear the usual, the flights are no longer available.
We asked the travel agent if he could look for more trip options and he kindly agreed to do so. Around two Saturday afternoon, he called back with another trip option to Majorca, Spain. We didn't waste any time, and booked the trip before we lost the airfare. Finally, we have a senior trip! Mind you, this is with us splitting up for our flights returning to Vienna!
All this to say, please be in prayer for the senior trip. This is the last time many of these kids will have to hang out with their friends. After graduation on June 11, they will scatter all across the world. So this time for them to say good bye is very important. So just pray that God will do amazing things this week, and provide the seniors with overflowing hearts, full of cherished memories.
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