Frequently Asked Questions

We were blessed enough to go home again this weekend. Kent's dad's 60th birthday was on Saturday, so we decided to go home and wish him happy birthday. My sister, Brandy, was kind enough to open her home, feed us, and help us with our kids.

While visiting with people I realize that I get many of the same questions. Therefore, I decided that I would do a post about the questions I sometimes get and the answers to them.

FAQ #1: Are the classes what you thought they would be?
YES! They far exceed the expectations that we have. We're learning not only about the Bible, how it flows together and the book of Genesis, but we're also learning how to study the bible and how to share our faith with others. The classes challenge our walk and increase our understanding of the Word.

FAQ #2: Are you settled?
Yes we are. It took longer than I thought it would, but we're finally there. The settled part involves so much more than just having everything in our apartment put away. It involves figuring out a schedule, working on relationships, seeing what works for the kids and what doesn't work, knowing how much time we'll need for which homework assignments, knowing how long does a "quick trip" to the store really take, and as a married couple, getting into a grove that works for us all to function together everyday, all day.

FAQ #3 How are the kids adjusting?
Grady is doing well. He loves people! He gets to go pre-school 5 days a week and play with other boys his age, and then every day at 3:30ish he gets to go outside and play some more with them. I'm pretty sure he's just thankful to be settled. He's know since May that we were moving, first to the Lockwood's and then here. We finally have a home. A place we can call our own.

This would be Grady with his two playmates and Grace. They love to play outside and climb all over. I'm pretty sure the boys thought they were going to save the world!

FAQ #4 Do you take the same classes?
Yes and no. Kent goes to a class at 8:00, while I get the kids ready for day care. I'm not required to take that class. I take the kids at 9:00 to day care, and 2 or more days a week I go to chapel and Kent goes everyday. Then at 10:00 and 11:00 we sit beside each other in class. Right now we have 2 classes, but that will end on Friday, and we'll have the same class from 10 to noon with a 10 min break in the middle. Kent also has to take some electives that I don't have to take. Currently, his class is Tuesday and Thursday from 1:10 to 2:00. This means that Kent will graduate with a associates degree in pastoral ministries and I'll graduate with a certificate.

FQA #5 What do you need right now?
This question always gets me. What do I need? I had two ladies ask me what I needed today. They have both already given me many things, whether it's gift cards, laundry soap, shampoo, candy for the kids, or paper products. So what do we need... We need your prayers. I tell people we're here for 2 reasons, to learn about God's word and to make our marriage stronger. So my prayer would be that the things we're learning would not be just head knowledge, but heart knowledge too. Also, that God would use this time to strength our marriage. I've already seen Him working in this. Through some experiences over the last year, I have a better understanding that our marriage has to be rock solid before we can be missionaries. I'm thankful for this time to work on it.

Well, I think that's it for now. If more questions arise, I'll be sure to share them. We're blessed enough to get to be in Bluffton again in 2 weeks. We'll be staying with Brandy and helping her with the Helping Hands Pregnancy Resource Center's Benefit Dinner. The Dinner is of no cost. It will be Saturday, October 19th at the 4-H building in Bluffton. The doors open and appetizers at 6:00pm and supper at 6:30pm. Even though there is no cost, you still need to make reservations by October 13th. You can do that by calling 260.824.4263 or by emailing events@helpinghandscpc.org. Tammie is doing the food and I get the privilege of helping her prepare it and serve it. It's always a rush to serve as many people as you can in as short as time as possible. I hope you'll join us. It's a great time of fellowship and gaining knowledge of what Helping Hands is all about. If the above options are too difficult for you to make reservations, just send me a text and I'll get you signed up.
Yes, that was my shameless promotion for Helping Hands, but I believe in the work that they are doing and hope that you'll take the opportunity to join us to find out for yourself.