This week was made up of naps on the couch… Hours playing at the track outside riding scooters, kicking soccer balls, and running… A daddy and Clara date to a toy store (where Clara bought the stuffed fox she’s been saving up for)… And writing letters to our financial partners while some of us play … Continue reading This Week…
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July 2022 Newsletter
Hey hey! We’re coming out of a weekend full of, well, not much. We spent most of Saturday just hanging out at home and connecting as a family. After church on morning, we did some back-to-school shopping for the girls and grilled dinner. HOWEVER, we also sent out our July 2022 newsletter! If you missed … Continue reading July 2022 Newsletter
On Wednesday…
Last week, we have the kids the choice of going to the aquarium or Old Québec. They chose the aquarium, so we spent several hours there playing in the splash pad and walking around. Allen and I decided last week that we would visit Old Québec this week, and we randomly chose Wednesday morning as … Continue reading On Wednesday…
“Are you believers?”
We've shared before about the spiritual climate here in Québec and how closed people are to Truth. About 99% of people in Québec are unsaved and don't believe the work Jesus did on the cross to forgive their sins. The other day, Allen found a Bible at a local thrift store so we decided to … Continue reading “Are you believers?”
When You Pray for Wisdom…
We've been praying for wisdom for about... oh, I'd say a million years. Wisdom for ministry plans. Wisdom for kids. Wisdom for each move. Wisdom for life. You've joined us in those prayers. And God is answering them, though not in a way we necessarily expected. I always expect God to grant wisdom through some … Continue reading When You Pray for Wisdom…
Five Favorites
Hey hey! We’re sharing five of our favorite things from the week today! Clara’s Birthday! From a low-key Kitty-themed party on Saturday to spending Sunday afternoon at the beach, we loved celebrating our 5 year old! Rainy Walk. It rained several times this week, and one evening, Ruth asked if we could take a walk … Continue reading Five Favorites
Wisdom
Thanks to everyone who reached out for Clara’s birthday on Sunday! After church, we spent the afternoon at the beach and ended the evening with chocolate raspberry cupcakes. It was such a fun day! As we’ve reflected on where we are now and our plans for the future, here’s how you can be praying for … Continue reading Wisdom
Happy Birthday, Clara!
Our silly, caring, generous girl is 5 years old! Clara makes us laugh everyday with her goofy comments, faces, and antics. Her name means light and she is certainly that! Clara is adventurous. She’s been asking for a skateboard for a while and we can’t wait to watch her learn how to ride one! She … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Clara!
Apartment Tour
Finally! Six weeks after our move in date, we’re ready to share an apartment tour. So without further ado, here are our kiddos with their fourth official home tour. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/1P9Xg392Wuw
Quebec Culture: Living Outdoors
We thought it would be fun to share a few cultural things we’ve noticed during our last 6 weeks or so living in Québec so that you can grow to love this place and the people as much as we do! All three of these cultural observations tie back to one cornerstone component of the … Continue reading Quebec Culture: Living Outdoors
Batts Abroad 