Because a lot of you have been following Johanna and Brian's move, this is a quick, picture-less update. (I know that's shocking coming from me, but I'm not there to take the pictures!) Johanna arrived just about 1 hour before Brian and Ben on Wednesday afternoon. (Thank you so much, Ben, for driving the truck up there. That was a huge blessing.)
Everything went smoothly with the unloading, and they were even able to save the piano from a near tragic end! (Where's Dave when you need him?) Apparently Brian leaped over the banister on the deck to catch the piano before it crashed to the ground. (Brian said he didn't know he could jump that high!) Thank the Lord he was able to catch it, and it is safe in their new living room. They had a good group of people to help them unload for which they were truly thankful. The biggest disappointment is that their bed does not fit in their bedroom, so they will have to settle for the box spring and mattress directly on the floor. The kitchen is significantly smaller than what she had here, so Johanna said it was going to take some strategic planning to make things fit!
The church has been very welcoming: hosting them, moving them in, providing meals the next couple of days, and they had a food pounding for them: Jo is sure she won't need to buy cleaning supplies for over a year! They did move in in the snow, so they have had a true induction to the northern weather.
Stefan did great on the plane ride. Never cried a bit which made things much easier for his mother! God is good.
Thank you to all those who have prayed and helped. They will post pictures of their small, cute abode when they get internet access.
Last night about 5 pm, it started snowing! It was a light snowfall, for which the Mainers are glad. But it was just right for a little snow play! We had fun.
We had our 15th annual Repas Agape last night. The crowd was smaller than some years, but we still fed 42. Derek made the poster from Mauritius and the girls decked it out. The middle top picture you get a glimpse of Jana Christy, who stayed with us all week. She was 100% into it and was a big help. Hyo Soeng was my right hand. Anne did a reading and we had a girl's choir. Florent preached and did an excellent job. The last time that he was at a Repas Agape was in 1998 when he was 17 and played Little Red Riding Hood in a skit! We had lots of visitors.
Happy Valentine's Day to the best family on earth. We love all of you ! (and we wish we could share our spring-like weather with you....our tree is beautiful!
I thought that you all would enjoy seeing Corban playing with some of his new toys that he got for his birthday! 
Bob and I had a good laugh tonight as I had read in a magazine that by 15 -18 months he should be stooping to play with his toys, may walk backwards and may be able to carry a toy while walking!! LOL Let's just say that Corban would be bored if that is all he could do! ... oh and he is only 13 months!! I have to say is that Corban is a great workout for Mom everyday too!
