THE END IS NEAR

How time flys! Seems like just yesterday my children were starting high school here in Malaysia. I remember all the complaining and here we are almost a year later and they all seem to have adjusted and survived.

Alec has spent his freshmen year learning how to play rugby a sport he had never played, participating in track and field, and actually traveling for track to exchange in Indonesia. French, which he has taken this year has been his most difficult study, but I believe he will succeed. Alec is shy and quiet, at least we thought so until we all saw his promposal. He has a handful of friends which is very normal for Alec; he is very picky with who he associates himself with. I believe this is a very good quality.

Nora has spent her sophomore year really blossoming into a beautiful young woman. She is very driven to be a better student and her grades and GPA reflect that. Nora also participated in track and field this year. She absolutely loves her art class and I hope she will continue with Art II next year. Nora has found many friends, and always keeps us on our toes with her humor. She has made one very close
friend that she enjoys spending time with. Thank GOD for Dakshina!

Mattie has spent her senior year counting the days until graduation! This year was a struggle as anyone knows moving your senior year is hard. The curriculum being so different at a international school really threw a spin on things, when senior year should not be so hard. Thank God for Mr. Brown and Mrs. Busaidy whose tutoring has helped her tremendously. Softball has always been a sport that Mattie loved, so when she decided to play we were very excited. The softball team traveled to Bangkok, Thailand for exchange and to Taipei, Taiwan for IASAS; what a awesome experience for her. She has made many friends from softball and this has made life a little more bearable even though the end of the year is near. We will move Mattie back this summer and she will attend UNT in the fall. Go MEAN Green!

Tyler I think has had many more struggles than any of us. He not only has had to adapt to working in a different country, but also worrying that we would transition and not be miserable. My husband is a very strong man , and I am so proud of all the things he has overcome. Our marriage and family are beyond blessed. We are looking forward to summer, we will return to the states to see family and spend some time in Florida at our favorite beach!

Above all, Love each other deeply, because Love covers over a multitude of sins.  1Peter 4:8