What a busy season of life! We are in the midst of a 6 week online course with Wycliffe that culminates in our two week training in Orlando that we will attend in July..just 4 short weeks away. Funny how hard it is to keep up with homework and three small children..not to mention the one on the way who also likes to drain the life out of me. Props to you of my friends who have gone back to school while being moms. I can't quite fathom finding the time to think! It has been good so far though. We're learning a lot about the ins and outs of Wycliffe which we have had many questions about. We are more and more encouraged as we learn about the structure of Wycliffe and the accountability they will provide. Also just learning more of their heart and meeting people who have dedicated their lives to working with the organization has been great. Amazing people.
Currently we are getting all of our medical records up to date, having exams done for all of us, choosing insurance options, and definitely the most overhwhelming, choosing a field assignment. It has been amazing to see how God has led us to where He has. Right now we are in serious conversation with Tanzania, a country in Africa. There is a cluster project in process there and there is a position needing to be filled that fits Ben to a T! We would appreciate your prayers as we make our final decision. The amount of need is overwhelming, and it has been difficult know where we should go. But, we are trying to follow God's leading, and Tanzania seems like it would be a great fit for our family. We are also in conversation with Senegal and Cameroon. So, who knows? We really could end up anywhere! We will keep you updated as things become more certain. Thanks for all of your prayers!
As many of you know, around our house Daddy is pretty special. He is our hero!! He can fix everything, do the most push ups, he's super smart, and most important of all he loves Jesus and leads our family in loving Him too. So, Father's Day is quite the holiday here.
So, Happy Daddy's Day to the BEST Dad in the world!! WE LOVE YOU DADDY!
We topped the night off with a most delicious Tulip Time Corn Dog. Love this time of year! 
This is what Ben, Luke, Ellie and I screamed and cheered as we watched Kara dribble down the field and score her first ever goal in a soccer game. It was a huge accomplishment given that the week before she didn't even touch the ball during the game :) She was very cute running around out there though! Kara is officially a "Little Kicker" on our township league. She is on the RED team and loves to get all geared up for soccer on Mondays.
and, yes, that is her scoring her first goal!!!! So Fun!!
Ben even got in on the action assisting the coach during practice time.
We only have three weeks left, and I know that Kara is having a blast! What fun kids are..we are having a blast too :)
Time goes way too fast, and our kids are getting too big! There is nothing we can do to slow it down, so instead we will cherish every minute...even the hard ones. Next year there will be another little Gerth in these pictures. 
