Lorraine writes- Walking our friends dog this morning (they are away for New Year) up to the park near his home, I noticed many Embassies and Diplomats homes, all behind guarded high fences. It made me think about how in our lives sometimes we can have areas fenced off and other areas where we are guarded. Why? maybe because we don't want to get hurt, or maybe we just don't want to acknowledge it......for me, I am praying that as we see the New Year in and think about 2011, I want those areas in my life that are behind fences, to become free; for those guards and fences to be broken and to come down; for real freedom and joy to rein in its place. I want to soar like an Eagle not stumble through 2011 like a a fearful skater on the ice for the first time......I am excited yet scared about what God has in store but hand in hand with Chris, family and friends and most importantly with Him, I'm expecting it will be an amazing year.....Happy New Year xxx

New life in Kosova!! (Kosovo)

Chris writes... currently in Pristina, the capital for some R & R and the new year is almost upon us! This is the time to reflect back over the last year at what was or not acheived and look foward to our hopes and dreams for the new year.

It is good to reflect, and good to dream but after the dreams must come a time of action and moving forward....stepping into all that God has in store for us.

We are setting up a new home and a new life for ourselves here in Kosova and pray that this is all in God's plan....we want to be walking with Him hand in hand in 2011...not two paces behind and not two paces in front.

Step forward boldly!!

Chris writes: we have now been in the house for almost two months. After the fifth or six visit from the repair guy, the fridge now seems to be working at last! We also now have a cooker at last! We are preparing for Christmas and hope to be entertaining friends in our new home.

It is fair to say the last few weeks have been tough for us as a couple, and also individually, but that makes us all the more determined that this is where we are supposed to be.The frustration caused by appliances and also computers not working has been really hard. It is quite a relief that Christmas is here as we have been busy with the house, language learning and also giving out the shoeboxes around Kosova.

We are both now ready for a break and have the chance to house/dog sit in the capital Pristina for some friends over the New Year. This will hopefully give us both time to rest, reflect and plan for our future.

We would both appreciate your prayers at this time and please do share any words you have with us.

With every blessing for a restful Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all.

In Him xx

Chris writes...great news!! the guy came with the bed...we sorted the wood stove...the washing machine is working....and on the second attempt I think the fridge is also now working!!

Praise God!!



Still lots more to keep us busy......and now at last, the temperature has dropped...snow is on the way!!

No rest for the wicked!!