Whew!

Ever feel like your life is a roller coaster? That's how we've been feeling the past few weeks! We are finally fairly settled in here, so I actually have time to update this blog. My apologies for getting so far behind, but my hope is to post at least every other week to keep everyone up to date on our lives and ministry here.

The first amazing thing that happened was we reached 100% funding the week before we moved! God's timing is so incredible! He surprised everyone by providing people who pledged to give the funds we needed, and He did it in only 3 months! It was another amazing confirmation of our call here. 

Our move was fairly uneventful, but the day we left Colorado Springs was not! We had the van all packed up and were preparing to put the last few items in and hook up the trailer for the car. We had parked the Durango right behind the moving van, and when we went to move it, the car wouldn't start! Ugh! Did I mention it was 50 degrees and raining that day? We finally were able (with the help of some amazing friends!) to get our car to the shop where they discovered we needed a new battery. Thankfully, that was the only problem. We got a late start, but we did make it to Albuquerque that first night with no problems. The next day was LONG, but we made it to our new house by about 9 that night. Several of the guys with whom Trevor works were already here waiting to help us unload, so they along with Trevor's sister and her husband unloaded us in record time. We are so grateful for all the help we received! God was definitely watching over our family and protecting us along the way.

Because we were fully funded,  Trevor was able to begin working immediately, and he was so grateful for that. He was able to participate in the planning for this first semester and to begin getting to know his staff. He loves what he's doing down here. He's come home numerous times and said, "I love college ministry!" God prepared him and placed him in this exact place, and Trevor couldn't be happier. He spends lots of time hanging out with students, meeting new students, and really discipling the young men he's getting to know. He's had several opportunities to share about Christian Challenge with churches and on ASU's campus, and he's also had a chance to do a bit of guest preaching at a small church just east of here. God is using Trevor in so many awesome ways, and we are grateful for all the opportunities he is getting to use the gifts he has.

The boys have settled in wonderfully as well. Colson started first grade at the beginning of August and is thriving in his class. He loves riding the bus to school and has made some friends in his class. He will also start playing soccer at the end of September (when it is finally a tiny bit cooler!), and he's really excited about that. Kasen is doing preschool online right now and is busy each morning on the computer. He learns quickly and keeps running to find me and share what he's doing! He is also taking a couple of classes through the parks and rec-a singing class and a p.e. class. He seems to love everything he does, and he makes friends everywhere he goes! Our little social butterfly. Keegan is doing great also-trying to keep up with his brothers, starting to talk a bit (most of which we don't understand yet!), and he's going to MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) and Bible Study Fellowship with Mommy.

We are doing well and enjoying our new home. We feel so blessed to be here and to be serving the Lord. Thanks for keeping up with us! Our next newsletter should be coming out in the next week or so!