The McDonald Family: January 2013

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Saying Goodbye to the Kings ( Again!)

Why does it always seem that we are saying goodbye? Despite that sad fact, we rejoice as well because we are so excited for this new chapter in their lives! They are moving down to Halsey to serve alongside and fellowship with the precious brothers and sisters there. While sad to see them go, we are comforted to know that while we are still in the states we will at least be able to see them when we visit the body down there. And truly by their testimony it is obvious that the Lord is making a way for this move!

The boys watch brother Jeremy loading the blue van onto the dolly

Matthew waits patiently

A missing tooth! Somone is growing up!

Always adorable

Almost there now..

Sweet friends

The darling duo!

Just like old times..

There they go! Jeremy drove the U Haul with the van

and Stephanie drove the mothorhome with their trailer..

God be with you 'till we meet again dear friends!

Friday, January 25, 2013

Fellowshipping

We sure have enjoyed some lovely Christian fellowship this past month. We love to visit our friends in Halsey as well as fellow believers here in this area. In addition, we have been blessed recently to have had a third family joining us at our Sunday meeings. We will miss everyone so much when we return to Belize! :)

Our special church family in Halsey, OR is located 3 hours south of our home. We normally head out pretty early in order to get there on time for the service.. 6:15 a.m. or so! Makes for light traffic! :)

Ivan and Katherine invited us over after the meeting was over. We

always enjoy spending time with them!

Prairie showing Laura her bunny

Precious friends. Willow, who came to us in Belize last year has been

such an encouragement to Amanda. In Belize we called them the twins!

Before leaving their home the Page family asked if we could sing a few songs

and have some time of prayer.

Heading home..

we normally pull in around 10 pm or so

The next weekend we were able to host a fellowship here at our rental. Which

is also the King's house, A.K.A 'The Mission House'!

We were so greatful for clear (although cold!) weather which allowed for the children

to play outside. We also thoroughly enjoyed getting to know our new friends!

Autumn and Ashley

She is such a great and fun lady! Fellow pilgrim and sojourner.. lover of Jesus. We have had

lots of fun visiting and getting to know their sweet family

Mandy and the precious Seben ladies

²⁴And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, ²⁵not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:24-25 NKJV

Field Trip to Cabela's

We enjoy making our children's favorite dinner on their birthday and treating them to a family outing of their choice. We were quite surprised when Gracie requested a field trip to Cabela's for her special date. We are pretty sure that she had influence from 2 very persuasive brothers. But in the end, it proved to be a great time for Miss Birthday Girl as well as her sweet brothers!

The store is filled with stuffed animals.. real ones which were hunted and stuffed. It is a sportsman paradise since they sell all things for hunting and fishing.. for folks like us it's a free aquarium experience. The free escalator and elevator rides are great too!

One of the employees, finding out that it was Gracie's birthday allowed us to feed the fish!

Both the elevator and the escalator were very worrisome for Grace at first. But it was a great opportunity for her to work through it. Like I mentioned in her birthday post, she is doing so much better in regard to motions, sounds and smells. Last year she would have lost it to ride in a glass elevator. Great job Gracie! We love you!