Fall is here, but not in Houston

Hi Everyone,

Things have been a little off since I last wrote. Sean had bronchitis that put him out for a couple weeks, and he's still getting over it. Both girls also had colds. Somehow, I was the only one who didn't get sick. Praise God for that! Fortunately we're all healthy minus Sean's lingering cough.

We're settling in to life in Houston. Kaitlyn started preschool at the beginning of the month and is thriving. Her teacher has glowing reports of her helping the other kids and participating. She's really enjoying herself and tells us all about the Bible stories she learns and sings the songs from chapel. Her imagination continues to provide constant entertainment as she plays with her dolls and tells us stories. She's a challenge but a joy.

Christine is showing her personality. Where Kaitlyn was a firecracker from day one and commanded a room, Christine is more reserved and just happy to be here. She has a smile that lights up her whole face and makes her eyes twinkle. Kaitlyn is her favorite form of entertainment, and will only laugh for her. Christine doesn't care for tummy time, so still has no motivation to roll from her back to her tummy, but is very good at going from tummy to back. Everyday she gets better at sitting unsupported and loves to stand and play in her exersaucer. Sean thinks she'll skip crawling all together since she will put one foot in front of the other to walk while we hold her. She is also on solid food now and loves eating from a spoon. She's not crazy about the new tastes, but we're figuring out the right combination of cereal and fruit or veggies to please her pallate.

Sean is doing well with his vicarage. He has delivered great sermons, done hospital and shut in calls by himself and is training members of the congregation to be Stephen Ministers beginning tomorrow. He's really enjoying his assignment here, and the people couldn't be nicer to us. We feel very welcomed and well taken care of.

The weather here is frankly miserable, and I am very much missing this time of year in St. Louis. Fortunately it's cooled from over 100 every day to the low 90s/upper 80s. It's still very humid, but things should be just beautiful towards the end of October and continue through the winter. Other than the miserable weather, we do like the town of Sugar Land.

Please let us know how we can pray for you, and if you would pray for Sean to heal and Heather to find a niche while we're here we would appreciate that.