Listen to this.

The following are amazing acts that our God has shown to our family and our ministry here in Rome. I am so excited to tell you about them that I can't type fast enough.
Thank you for praying for Kent. Looking back I have so much insight as to what God was doing to better him as a person and us a as a family. But if I would have found out about his condition several years ago we would not be on the path we are on, which would be a HUGE mistake. Instead we continued to trust and follow God and thru that we were led to Rome. We had wanted to start in Milan but as doors closed and others opened for us to be here we walked thru them. If I had to describe last year to you, it would be best summed up as the hardest year of my life. Too many details to go into now, but I see how GOD IS SOVEREIGN. We came back from the summer in America, this year ready for whatever the Lord had for us but not expecting such amazing blessing to be poured out. I guess all along His blessing was being poured out we just didn't understand it.
Kent has been accepted into a study at the Rome University. There is a team of doctors who are currently working with him, and accurately defining his diagnosis. Along with that they have taken it upon them selves to call the school and talk to the teachers and headmaster to determine the best way to teach and help Kent. After he is officially diagnosed the school will apply for a special teacher to assist Kent in class and help him to stay on task. This will help him so much, especially with the language barrier. (which by the way is costing us nothing because we were miraculously granted our residence cards for 10 YEARS!! allowing us to apply for the health care here as well.)

Speaking of language, God has also supplied a tutor for the boys to help them with their homework one night a week and to be able to continue to study in Italian. We are hoping to schedule 2 nights but are waiting for God's timing and supply. We are overwhelmed with the compassion the community has shown to help us. If you didn't know the boys are enrolled in Italian public school. They are still learning Italian.

As Jon and I went to sign up for language studies this year, we ran into our teacher from the year before. There was a huge line but she ushered us right in and said let's get you signed up. When we went to pay she said there was no charge....Huh!? One of those things we didn't question but walked out smiling as God continued his work.

Okay so here is even some more BIG news. After picking the children up a few weeks ago from school. Kent's teacher inquired about our church in Rome. She thought maybe we would be able host the class Christmas program this year and if Jon wouldn't mind, to read the Christmas story! I stood there stunned! AMAZING, we would have Kent's whole class and family to our church this Christmas. God continues to open doors and we are just his vessel.

Although I miss home more than you can imagine, I am starting to see that God wants to do great things in Italy and because I have an intimate relationship with Him there is no where else I would rather be. I can't tell you how much we covet your prayers, how thankful we are for your support and ask that you continue to lift us up, because if you look at two posts earlier...everyone of our prayers were answered!!! We will continue to lift you all up as well.

Better Late than Never

About our son, Kent

Our son Kent has recently been diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome. This has come as a shock and somewhat of a relief. We knew Kent had been struggling at school in certain situations and wanted to know how we could best help him. We didn’t know if his struggles came from culture shock or something else. Would you please pray 1) that Kent would gain insight into how to cope with Aspergers, 2) that God would grant us grace and strength for Kent, 3) that his teachers would accept this news with understanding and empathy, 4) and that we would be able to find a specialist and support group here in Rome to help us through this? It was very hard leaving the States two weeks ago without a clear picture of how to move ahead. We are determined God loves Kent completely and will use this in Kent’s life for His glory.
Thank you for praying!

To look up more info about Aspergers

Clay Marzo click here
New movie "Adam" click here
Mayo Clinic click here

YAY I WON!!!!

I am soo excited. I just won 6 prints from sara's art house.click here I have followed her blog for a long time and just had never been able to pick just one of her prints to be my favorite. SO, I entered her contest, and I won!! I can't believe it. I am sooo happy. You have to go check out her blog. Her amazing paintings sell on etsy and I have been so encouraged by her work. She is on my favorite blog list too. Thank you so much SARA!!! You have made my week!

Top things I already miss about summer

1. Chocolate chip cookies

2. Dr Pepper

3. Hong Kong Inn

4. My Church

5. air conditioning

6. english

7. swimming

8. Brittany

9. Jessica

10. VIOLET!!!

11. Taco Bell

12. Dryer

13. Campbell 16

14. Sky and Chad

15. garage sales

16. Hugs from my Dad

17. Swinging in porch swing

18. Barnes and Noble

19. WALMART

20. Strawberry cake

21. Mc Donald's sweet tea

22. Grilling out

23. Weiner roast

24. Smores

25. Family fun with mark and cindy and skyler chad barrett mom and dad

26. MY MOM!!!

27. Weddings

28. potholders

29. crock pot

30. night sounds

31. smell of cut grass

32. biking

33. library

34. birthday parties

35. new births

36. air soft wars

37. country music

38. gardening

39. fire flys

40. dancing with my friends

41. Watching Nat learn how to ride a bike, swim, do a head stand, skate, and read

42. Q doba

43. sidewalk chalk

44. sleeping in

45. summer rain

I am so thankful for such a wonderful summer. I will Never for get it!

Fun in Colorado

 

Nat's 6th birthday