Jacob's Birthday

There's not a lot of news to report here in Fort Wayne. Without a vehicle, there are not a lot of opportunities to see the town.

Yesterday was Jacob's 3rd birthday. We walked him over to the seminary to get a present from the co-op. We arrived just before they closed (they close at noon on Wednesdays and it takes short legs a long time to walk 1.5 miles). We didn't have a lot of time to shop, but were blessed to find a Little People video. Jacob was very excited to find this little treasure, as he has been watching his Little People Discovery video on an endless loop since we moved here. It is his favorite! Everyone was happy to find a new Little People video as we were all getting tired of the same old songs.

Summer has joined a local group called CHAT (Christian Homeschool Association for Teenagers), and has participated in a service event through the Salvation Army and gone to game night (we let her stay out until 11:30PM!). She will be attending a pool party with them this Friday. We are very appreciative of the other parents who have been willing to pick her up and bring her home. She is working on getting some babysitting jobs, so she can pay for ballroom dancing class this fall with the CHAT group. The class is being taught at a studio just outside our subdivision, so Summer can ride her bike there and not have to cross any busy streets!

Caitlin and Tyler are mailing their registration for Kevin Hildebrands Children's Choir today.

Since schools around here have already begun, the kids are seeing more and more children walking around the neighborhood in the afternoons. They must have been hiding inside during the summer because we only met a few, but now they are making many new friends right here in our neighborhood.

The seminary co-op has met a huge need for our family. It is estimated that a smaller family could meet about 75% of its food budget through the food co-op. Even though we are a large family, we have been able to stretch the items from the co-op and eat nutritiously without needing to get to a grocery store. (Don's dad did buy us pizza and milk when he was here, so I can't say it's been 100%, but nearly).
We encourage everyone to give to the co-op whenever possible as this is what keeps seminary families fed! Many people are blessed by it.

The SWA (Seminary Wives Association) has been a big help to Corinne as she struggles to adjust to this new community. They have helped with rides to the co-op and fellowship. She was even able to attend a knitting night at Starbucks thanks to some friendly ladies who invited her and picked her up.

Overall, it has been a challenge to live in a city without being able to go anywhere, but also a blessing that we don't NEED to go anywhere. We continue to rely on the Lord and know that He will provide transportation to us in His timing, and He will never leave us in need.

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