August 13, 2005

• Our weather has been dreary but our home has been warm with special moments.

  
  

  Yesterday morning, we all fought the drizzles and headed for the open market. Such memories! Even with the rainy weather, all the little farmers (and their wives) were out to sell their goods. We took our bucket, like any respecting Estonian (or Russian) would do, and had it filled with loads of pickling cucumbers. We bought fresh dill, onions, garlic and then came back home for an afternoon of pickle-making ala Kendalls. I prepared the cucumbers, Kayli packed them in the jars and Brandi filled them up with brine (salt/vinegar water). It was a great time of bonding and our mouths are already watering for that 'salty' taste of home. 

  
  

   

  
  

  Today was the 'big girls' day out so I was able to spend some time with the LST girls (Andrea, Chelsey, Deanna) and Mare. We had brunch at the 'Crepe' restaurant on the square, did some shopping and enjoyed coffee and desert at the Wilde Cafe/Coffee House. The atmosphere was so neat. It has kind of an antique-y feeling and has what we are told is the oldest printing presses in Estonia right there in the room. The company was pretty good too! While I was gone, Brandi and Kaylibug had some 'daddy~daughter' time and enjoyed a movie together in town (complete with popcorn and coke, of course). I just love it when they do that.

  
  

  Tonight Kayli has been sewing on her quilt and Brandi and I have been working on upcoming schedules, studies for classes and making preparations for our Lord's day tomorrow.

  
  

  Thank you for your continued prayers for all of our family. Amber, who has been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, is doing better now that her blood sugar is leveling out ... Dustin is on his way to Ft. Carson, Colorado where he reports for the first time as an active-duty soldier ... Courtney's baby, Tyler, has been ill ... Lacey and Justin started another year of Mission School this week ... and Jared is awaiting his doctor's appointment on Monday to see what the results of his tests are. Of course, the Estonian Kendalls covet your prayers, as well.

  
  

  "For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer"    I Peter 3:12

  
  

   

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