Feeling Blessed

I was in the back yard the other night with the dogs when I heard a voice, “Hello.” I looked over and it was one of our neighbors, a girl about my age. She saw that we have dogs and came over to introduce herself and see if I would be interested in walking our dogs together. Last night I took Buddy and she showed me this huge field a couple blocks up from our house. We were able to let the dogs off their leashes to run and play. It was great! I really didn’t think I’d be able to find a place where I could let the dogs off their leashes to run about without having to drive a ways outside of town. Now, there just happens to be a place 2 blocks from our house! Bianca is a German girl who teaches kindergarten. She seems friendly enough and has offered to show me around town and help me with anything that I might need. I feel very blessed with everything we have over here: an amazing home, safe neighborhood, beautiful surroundings with lots to do, Shawn loves his job, and our dogs were able to travel over here with us. I would be very surprised if we have one dull moment while we’re here for the next 4 years. I’m not saying for one minute that I’m not going to get homesick, but I know we need to make the most of everything that we have over here. Thank you all for your prayers back home. Auf wiedersehen! (Goodbye)