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I’ve wanted to post here, but haven’t been able to.  So I thought I’d stop by tonight to at least let you know I’ve been thinking about you all! \ud83d\ude42 <\/p>\n

I don’t know when November became so busy – it seems like everything is “due” this month.  And I haven’t made a lot of progress crossing the right things of my list.  Which means the last half of the month will be as crazy as the first.<\/p>\n

But aside from all the business, Shari and I have been sick.  Shari had an ear infection starting late last month – which seems like it may be gone now.  But then we got some other bug, and it’s a nasty one.<\/p>\n

Actually, Thursday night I was sicker than I’ve been in a long time.  I was actually quite concerned, and starting to imagine doctor’s visits and medications and hospitals.<\/p>\n

However, although I was feeling pretty rotten today, it seems like the whatever-it-is is progressing and starting to go away.  So Lord willing we’ll be feeling better soon.<\/p>\n\n\n
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That is to say, we’ve been in survival mode for the last couple of weeks.<\/p>\n

On the practical side, I’ve been trying to get some things done – like paying a bill (forgot to bring it with me – twice), getting our van verified (No-go.  They told me to get a tune-up and come back.), and get our visas (our lawyer tells us the laws are changing again, and we should wait for a call before we mail the rest of our documents).<\/p>\n

But it hasn’t been all bad.  Shari had a good baking class this week, with a lot of new women.  Our Bible study on Tuesday was on evangelism, and I think we had a really good discussion.  And we’ve been able to have some other good conversations with some other people.  Oh yes, in spite of it all, there has been a lot going on!<\/p>\n

Next week we’ll be going on a retreat – on the Gulf of Mexico.  I know, we’re really suffering. \ud83d\ude09 It should be about 7°C or more warmer there than it is here, which will be nice.  We’re looking forward to spending some time with friends there.<\/p>\n

And to conclude our report on the week – a shot from Hannah and Nathanael’s swimming class:<\/p>\n

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