Lorraine writes- Have you every seen or heard about an old TV show called 'The GoodLife'?? it stared Richard Briers and Felicity Kendal. This couple left the employment rat race and became self sufficient; growing their own food, making their own clothes, things they needed; trading homegrown goods for milk and other things they couldn't make. Well its safe to say that I feel a little like our life has become like that!!! The art of cooking was not my strong point, but I have learnt so much since I've been here. We have now even turned our hand to growing. We have planted lettuces, peppers, strawberries, melons and tomatoes. Trying to make my own rather than buying food has become the favoured choice. I have been fortunate too, to be have been given a sewing machine with the intention of making items we need like clothes or things for the house. Having bought some lovely fabric, I have successfully made 5 cushion covers!! may be simple and not much to shout about, but for someone who has never sewn before a good start!! Many things in our life have changed; somethings have taken a while to adjust to, somethings we embraced straight away and some things are ongoing challenges. Its such great character building thought; my beautiful Mum (who sadly is no longer with us) always said how important it was to allow God to change and mould us; to see every challenge as an opportunity to grow. I know I want to better myself; to learn new skills, and being in Kosova is definiatly helping with that!! We really value our family and friends; messages sent from individuals are a real blessing; and we especially value prayers!! Newsletter due to be sent out soon!! Keep reading :-) x