By Donna

It has been a very busy beginning of 2017!  When we gave our hearts and plans to the Lord on January 1st, things started to roll and here we are!

First of all, we have had wonderful Sunday fellowships with the family! Reading Scripture and discussing a range of issues from church to the book of Revelations has been enlightening. Facing the battle in our minds between truth and deception is the greatest battle we face every day of our lives. In our quest to “come unto the knowledge of truth”, our time spent in study together keeps us spearheading towards the goal of a closer relationship with Jesus. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge of the Holy is understanding.” 1 Tim 2:4. On cold days we gather in our cozy living room, and one glowing Sunday we had our meeting in a local park! (We had some interference from the bee population, but it served as an exercise for our concentration capacity!)

Donna accompanied Gloria to Hong Kong as she sat for SAT subject tests in biology, chemistry and literature. It was an intense trip, just enough time to study and test, but all is well that ends well. (We will only know if the results are well next month!)

Ben was able to pass his driving test first time around, which is a real feat of itself in Macau! It is certain the examiner could witness his complete self control, patience and ability to maneuver his vehicle!  Way to go Ben!!

House improvements continue as dad redesigned the upstairs bath. He reconstructed the pipes and drains which were presenting problems. With new floor tiles and shower installation, the restroom looks brand new! Many thanks to Jorge!

Cristiana and Auntie Carmo in Lisbon