LOTS of things...

First off, Turi's first day of school: August 19th. She was super nervous with not knowing what to expect. But it hasn't taken very long for her to adjust. It is a TINY school. There are 2 other kids in 5th grade with her, a boy and a girl. She has some serious competition as this school is very high in academics. She has been working hard at school and then coming home with some homework. Her teacher doesn't believe in homework and gives them independent study time to get stuff done at school. But Turi, due to lack of vocab, can't keep up as well as the others. So, her teacher, after we had a conference, is adjusting her schoolwork so that she isn't dying under the amount of homework every night (which she was up until 9 trying to complete). I think the school is perfect for her. It's tough and challenging but willing to work with her to help her get caught up.
Next: Bitsu's b-day. Her b-day was August 26th and she is now 10. It was actually a pretty hard day with me re-injuring my torn ACL and Tihi jumping in the deep end of the pool (unknowingly) and having to be rescued by the lifeguard. But Bitsu didn't really notice and had a good day. It ended with the Ethiopian dinner she requested and cupcakes she herself made. She starts school TOMORROW so stay tuned...
Please pray for the ministry here. First of all, our staff team has dwindled as one of the couples we worked with has left. We are down to Dave, our director, Curt and I, a mom of 4.5. So far, there are no men to work with and we are praying for this specifically. The women however, are beginning to come out of the woodwork! I have my BBS I started last semester (coming over tonight for dinner for the first time!), a possible new study (I have heard of about 6 new, interested sorority women) and some new women I am discipling. I will be "on campus" 2 days a week this semester, as opposed to the 1 from last semester. That is until the baby comes and stops life :). Pray that I would connect with the women that God wants me to, especially to start this new group. Thank you!