Last night we went to the first parent / teachers meeting at the school since we came home. After 3 years of living on the ship and Kara never having attended normal school before we went to Logos Hope, we have been somewhat concerned about how Liam and Kara will fit in to their school.
We were both overwhelmed by the positive comments from both of their teachers, both about their school work and their personalities. They have both settled in really well and are well liked by teachers and classmates alike. Kara was described as mature and caring and Liam is showing real leadership tendancies without being pushy or demanding.
We remember the first 6 months of our time onboard when they seemed to change teachers every few weeks and we had real concerns about whether we had done the right thing bringing them to the ship. Now we can see so many positives of that time.
Liam played for the school again on Saturday this time in goals. They had a great first half - it was 2-2 at half time, but the second half didn't go so well and it ended up 8-3. Still it's all good practice.
On Sunday, I had my first large scale meetings at a church in Rayleigh, Essex. It was great to be able to share in the morning and evening services about the ship and I got a great response. I challenged the church about their involvement in missions, the pastor to come and visit the ship next year, and the youth pastor to bring a Vision Team out to Logos Hope. Overall a very good day. Was also fun to stay with parents of a great friend from the Doulos days, who lived nearby.
The coming weeks are looking busy and next week I am going to Latvia to visit one of our church missionaries. Heather has just started a new job working at a travel clinic 2 days a week, so life is very demanding for her, particularly when I am away.
Winter seems to be approaching fast and the days are getting colder and shorter - sometimes we really miss the Caribbean sun!
