We hope you enjoy the following brief family update, complete with pictures and a few short videos...
Eric:
Since my transition off the Campus Outreach staff team in Sept 2008, the Lord has continued to open doors and affirm what I believe is His calling for me to work in healthcare. I've spent the past 2 years working as an EMT and gaining professional experience with the Mecklenburg EMS Agency (Medic).
I also had an opportunity to participate in my first medical missions trip as I joined several members of our church in Hyderabad, India this past June. It was an amazing experience. If you're on facebook, you can view a video of the India trip here - http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/video/video.php?v=446732229923&ref=mf.
Now I am about to enter through the next door God has opened. Three weeks ago I resigned my position with Medic in order to return to school full-time and pursue a master's degree as a Physician Assistant. This Wednesday I will begin a 27-month intensive program with Wingate University's PA Program.
Melanie:
My year has been defined mostly by our children. I was very apprehensive about the transition from two children to three, but it has turned out to be much easier than I expected! Lucy was born in February and has proved to be a wonderful addition to our family.
Having an older child, a toddler and an infant has challenged me in all ways - mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually...but I wouldn't have it any other way!
Sandra:
Sandra completed a great year in kindergarten this past year at a nearby public school and enjoyed making new friends and learning new things. This summer she competed on our neighborhood swim team. Though she didn't enjoy the swim meets very much ("too noisy," she said.), she did become a much better swimmer with every practice and has become very comfortable in the water.
Reuben:
Reuben continues to be the family comedian! His ever expanding vocabulary and wily antics keep us on our toes. He is currently potty training...and will hopefully master it well before starting preschool for two mornings a week this fall.
Lucy:
Lucy is already six months old. Like the other two kids, she had two bottom teeth by the time she was five months old...but unlike the other two, she's not taking to solids quite as easily. She's working on sitting up and rolling over, though hasn't yet mastered either very well. She just rolled from back to front for the first time yesterday! Overall, she's a very happy little girl and we enjoy having her in our family.
This past weekend we drove up to Punxsutawney, PA for a family reunion and visited the farm Eric’s father grew up at. These pictures were taken at sunset on the top of large hill on the farm...
