Getting settled

Ok – so I'm new to this blogging thing – but even I realise that we have taken way too long to update. Guess I was hoping the first update would be filled with exciting news about our plans all coming together – but alas -  we are still in a limbo period – hoping, praying, trusting that all our efforts will prove fruitful.
But the last few weeks have been a great adventure. Istanbul was amazing – what a  culture rich city...filled with exciting sights, sounds smells....and a generally warm and welcoming people. (can you tell we had a great time?) Ezra loved it too – he took in the views from the backpack like a travelling pro. What a great kid we have! For those who haven't checked them out yet – we got photos uploaded on facebook.
Our time in the USA has been good. Quincy flew out to San Francisco a couple days after our arrival -  to interview with a number of firms  - and we still waiting to hear back. We really trusting in one in particular  - but we persuing all other leads in the interim.
It has been great seeing Ezra get to know his other grandparents. (Although he no doubt misses the ones in Knysna!) We are slowly exploring Austin and the surrounding areas – and it is amazing to be here after what seems like years of talking about it.
We celebrated our first official thanksgiving last thursday – and are still making our way through the leftovers (I am eating pecan pie as I write this update!) Ezra tucked into his first turkey leg (again – pics on facebook)  and it was a great time to connect with Emily and David (Quincy's sister and her husband).
Speaking of siblings – we planning on heading to Phoenix, Arizona next week to spend some time with my brother and sister in law...and Ezra's cousins Ethan and Paige. I think the change of scenery will do us all good and I figure why not overstay your welcome with all family who offer us a haven!

Jokes aside though this has been a tough couple weeks for the Crow family. We learning how to communicate, how to cope with being out of our element, and how to trust...in each other and the God who keeps the roof over our heads and food in our bellies. What a mighty God he is! I have no doubt that in a couple month we will look back on this time and wonder what all the stress was about...but for now....those months seem a long way off....next week seems a long way off......how about we take it day by day!

Keep us in prayer – and we will keep you updated.

Much love
Wendy (for the Crow family)