Stress Relief

Since our life has been so busy, we promised the boys a few days of fun.  We took them to a small sort of amusement park that is popular here.  They were able to ride rides & have fun.  The next day we found a swimming pool & were so thrilled that since we were there on a tuesday, the pool was empty.  For 5 hours our boys swam along with their 3 friends from Pavia.  Six kids & 4 parents with our own swimming pool!  What a great treat for us all.  Sometimes it is so easy to get consumed with working & ministry.  We are so thankful for those moments when we can slow down & enjoy our family.  I have included a photo of our little swimmers & their companions.  It sure makes this Mommie happy to see our kids enjoying themselves without the stresses that I normally see behind those dark little eyes.  Often Missionary Kids have to deal with much more stresses than most ever realize.  When you pray for our family, please remember our children first.  Culture shock, stress, & anxiety are seen as "big people" problems... but unfortunately, they effect "little people" too.  We are so thankful for the 3 boys we have... all 3 different & all 3 special!