When we wrote our last post, we were within Austrian borders. Today, we are on American soil. It's been an exhilarating past few weeks. We landed on June 14 and spent the first couple of days with Caleb's family. We focused on sleeping off jet lag; his family focused on smothering Oliver with hugs and kisses. Next, we spent two weeks in Granite City, visiting Britney's family. We focused on eating American cheeseburgers and melting-chocolate-lava-explosions. They focused on smothering Ollie with more hugs and more kisses.
Then, about a week ago, we came back to Bloomington and have settled into a familiar routine of cherised time with Caleb's family and . . . you guessed it, lots of hugs and kisses.
As always, we are in awe of God's grace and provision at every turn in our lives. The flight over the Atlantic was extremely comfortable and we have been protected throughout these several weeks of driving here, there, everywhere.
And, we are blessed beyond comparison with dear family and friends who support our ministry. Ever since the spring of 2013, when we first considered moving away from family, to go to Vienna, to teach at ICSV, the Lord has been building and sustaining a strong foundation of prayer, love, and financial support through all of you. This past year was, as we hope we have been able to adequately share with you, a fulfilling time. Caleb's first year of teaching 9th & 10th grade English was exactly what we feel God is calling us to in Vienna. He was able to share the love of Christ with students from more than 50 different nations, 60% of whom don't know that love personally. Furthermore, Britney was able to grow in relationship with moms from all over Vienna, through church, baby clubs, and more. She will be able to go back to those relationships when we return and water the seeds that have been planted in that ministry.
None of this could have been possible without you.
Now that we are back in the States we would LOVE to see you. We desire to nurture those friendships with all of you who are already on our team and we want to build new friendships with anybody who is interested in supporting our teaching ministry at ICSV in Vienna. Unfortunately, we won't get to see some of you because of distance and time. However, if you are anywhere near Bloomington, Illinois for the next month, then please let us know. We are excited to share, in person, our stories of Jesus and how he is touching lives in Vienna.
Peace,
Caleb & Britney & Oliver!
