Prayer and Praises

As Adam posted earlier, we are here, safe and sound. We are in the process of setting up our lives in our apartment and classrooms. We are discovering that "setting up" is more a way of life for the first month than a list of things to do. Things just take longer, or so it seems, here. We are patiently awaiting for our home phone and Internet services to be turned on. I confess that this Internet-aholic is having trouble waiting patiently. Indeed, I check to see if the green indicator light will turn from blinking to solid approximately 100 times a day.
In the meantime we are using the Internet at the school to conduct all of our online affairs. This means that we are unable to upload pictures, update most information on the blog, and otherwise do anything but email and post on the blog. Please forgive our sluggishness in doing so many things.
Some ANSWERED PRAYERS and PRAISES:
-we have purchased, insured and registered a vehicle
-Adam figured out the web of cords surrounding our TV and we have been able to watch some of the Olympics in English (Just ask Adam how excited he was to see Michael Phelps win 8 gold medals!)
PRAYER REQUESTS:
-our Internet and phone will be connected soon
-we will both recover from colds before school starts on Monday
-we will be diligent in preparing our lessons
-wisdom as we prayerfully consider ways outside of the classroom to get involved
-the staff members that are still raising support and trying to get to BFA
-we will be able to remember the German we have learned and be brave in using it

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. We would love to hear from you!