Managing Your Time Wisely

I believe that one of the main areas in our lives that changes as we have a heavenly mindset is how we manage our time. Most of us who believe we are “super busy” everyday would be shocked to learn how much time we waste every day. I know not everyone struggles with how to manage their time wisely, but …

Col 3:2 – A Heavenly Mindset

As Christians, our ultimate goal is to bring glory to God. But how do we do that? Howard Hendricks said, “Not the truth known, but the truth obeyed makes a difference.” I don’t bring glory to God if I read my Bible every year from cover to cover but do not change the way I live and the way I …

Trusting God

Hi there, Let me start with one of the most recent news. My dear friend, Fáni, gave birth to her second child a few days ago. Unfortunately we couldn’t be there this time either, but we rejoice with her and praise God with her for this new life and blessing. Lord willing, we will see him in 7 months (we …

We Bought Our Tickets!

Dear Friends, We have some exciting news! We purchased our tickets to Hungary a few days ago! We leave July 3rd and arrive July 4th. We are going to have our first July 4th celebration in Hungary after 6 years. 🙂 We are excited to meet my newest nephew (who is already 7 months old) for the first time, to …

We Are Getting Old

Dear friend, We had our very first Parent-Teacher Conference last month. Amy’s teacher seems to like her and based on her report card, she is doing very well at school. We weren’t sure how well Amy will behave in school (quietly sitting still is not her talent), but according to the teacher she has no issues with her. Amy’s favorite …

Little by Little

Dear friends, Last Sunday we had the opportunity to share at our “old church” in Paris, IL. We were so glad to see old friends and for them letting us talk about our plans. Chris did a presentation during Sunday School, and we enjoyed their service after as well as some good fellowship (food included, of course), with Pastor Dave …

Fun-filled Month

Hi there, It’s hard to believe it’s fall already! While the freezing mornings are not my favorite, I love how warm it is in the afternoons still, and how beautiful the trees are. Amy’s teacher gives the class a family project every month and this time we had to decorate a pumpkin to resemble Amy’s favorite book character, Skippyjon Jones. …

Raising Support

Dear friends, Our last ministry post (or our first one, depending on how you look at it 🙂 ) reached over 500 people from over 200 cities in over 30 countries. What a privilege to know so many people from all over the world! You are truly a blessing! Our Support Progress We are excited to say that we are at …

Life Is Better With Friends Around

Hi there, We Are So Grateful for You We are so excited to be able to post our first family update on our website! We are so thankful for all of you. Thank you for reading our updates, thank you for being part of our lives, thank you for your love, support, and prayers. Everything is easier with so many …

Exciting News!

Dear friends and family, We are excited to announce that we are planning on serving with Word of Life Hungary, Lord willing, next year! Chris and I recently came to the conclusion, that for now, that is where the Lord could really use us best. We were thrilled to learn that the doors are open for us to serve there, and …

Haley is 2 years old and Amy Started Kindergarten!

Hi there, Haley turned 2 years old today! We are glad to have a big two year old! She started to speak in short sentences and is a very happy, goofy baby. She loves to play with baby dolls and pretend to be a mom. 🙂 She likes to color, play with others, and loves to snuggle. 🙂 We love …

Summer Fun

Hi there, Abigél Pál Let me start with the most recent news! My dear friend, Hajnal, gave birth yesterday to her second daughter, Abigél. She was born past her due date, but the birth itself was very fast. We are thankful to God for this new blessing in their lives. And since we are on the topic of babies, my …

Hello Summer

Dear friend, Hope you are well!   Chris has been suffering from extreme sleepiness for a while now. His doctor tried several things, but when none of those worked, he referred Chris to a specialist. The specialist said Chris either has narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia. He had a day time sleep study this week, where he had to take several …

Together for Six Years

Hi there, Lots of news this month! Mother’s Day gift from Amy Becky and David moved back! We are so glad they are back and that they could meet Haley for the first time. Since then, Becky watched the kids several times, and we had the chance to get together with them for a game night. We are looking forward …

Exciting Month for Our Big Girl

Hi there, We are so excited for the warm weather! Today a friend of ours pointed out how lucky we are to live by a park, and I can’t agree more! Especially since Haley is able to walk there, and I don’t even have to take a stroller. And I really like the playground, too. It’s a pretty little park …

Hello Spring

Hi there, on February 20th We are so excited to be able to spend our days outside again! It is crazy how warm the end of February was. We spent a lot of time at the playground this past month, and as we learned, Haley is very brave. 🙂 She slides down on the biggest slide by herself. I am …

Amy Turned 5!

Dear friend, As hard as it is for us to believe, Amy turned 5 and Haley will be 18 months old tomorrow. They do grow up too fast. To be fair, we’ve been warned by many parents. 🙂 One day you go home from the hospital with them, and soon enough they teach you new things. Amy knows more about …

Hello, 2016

Hi there, Chris and I are two of those boring people, who believe that while it’s great that December 31 is the last day of the year and January 1st is the first day of the new year, there is really no reason to stay up and celebrate it as if it wouldn’t come otherwise. : ) So we didn’t …

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Dear friends, Can you believe it’s December again? Our Amy will be 5 soon. She is such a smart girl. I love to watch her grow and mature. She really likes to be a princess and play tea party or be a superhero and “save the day.” Either way, she has a great amount of imagination. If the degree of …

Enjoying Fall

Hi there, Amy drew this the other day We are so happy to have such beautiful weather! While it can be windy some days, it is truly beautiful for November! We go to the park or just for a walk almost every day. I will truly miss walking once winter comes. Amy is a curious little princes. She loves to …

Haley Is Walking

Hi there, On our way to the playground (Amy running in the background)   Our 13 months old darling had enough of me nagging her to walk and decided it was time to give in. 🙂 She started to walk 3 weeks ago. First she took 5-12 steps and then looked for something to hold onto, but now she can …

Someone Lost Two Teeth

Hi there, Let me start with the biggest news of last month: Amy has two less teeth. Unfortunately they didn’t come out the “natural way.” A little over two weeks ago the kids and I were walking in the mall and Amy slipped (she was wearing flipflops and the floor was slippery). Since she was only walking, I didn’t think …

Post for Women

Hi there, This is a post meant to “start a conversation.” I will share some of the practical things I learned since I became a wife, and I would love you to leave a comment with useful tips, too! So please do! In no particular order: 1. If you cut baby wipes into two, four, or even six (depending on …

Birthdays

Hi there, Here is a short update on us:   Haley is 1 year old! And Chris just turned 27! We are all getting old. : ) Haley is a fun little baby. She loves to be goofy and make us laugh. She is growing her 8th tooth and it can hurt her sometimes. She loves to climb on things …