Back in Oklahoma

Well, the boys and I made it safely to Oklahoma and are settling back into the life here. Out of the forty students that were here, there are only about twelve left now. The students that left were doing a different program than Tim and other linguistic students. (For those of you who remember when Tim and I did the Polish practicum, this program was similar- just in Cherokee) So it is MUCH quieter around here. Although, a couple of days ago we were host to several hundred ladybugs that decided to move in with us. They poured into the hallway outside our room and we had to walk quickly and carefully to avoid them dropping on our heads or cruching under our feet. If any of you know the smell of dead ladybug you know how horrible it can be. YUCK!!! Many of them came into our room as well, but some quick action on Tim's part with bug spray and a broom kept it somewhat under control. We had to deal with this same problem when we lived in Pennsylvania (there they would drop into our dinner) so I think God is trying to prepare us for the road ahead. A road fill with bugs. Again....YUCK!!!

On a happier note, it is very nice to be back together again as a family. We enjoyed a relaxing weekend together and now Tim is back to the grindstone. The next several weeks will be very intense, maybe even more so when we return home, but the practice that he is getting is invaluable. While Tim will not be using the Cherokee language in our future ministry, the practice that he is getting in analyzing a language will be a great help and save time later on.

I really enjoyed seeing many of you on my visit home and we look forward to reconnecting more during our more extended stay come December. Tim's classes are done December 2oth and we plan to begin our travels the 21st....hoping to make it home in time for Christmas! My parents are coming out and bringing their van to help us move home and my mom and I will be flying home with the little ones so that our travels will quicker. We would appreciate your prayers in the of the work and adjustments that lie ahead- especially for the kids.

Tiffany