Thank you for your prayers and encouragement over the past couple of weeks. I (Beth) felt like I was back in survival mode, which is NOT a fun feeling. Thankfully, I feel like I am getting over that hump and getting into more of a rhythm that works for our family and my energy level. Just a few quick updates:

WE HAVE MOVED INTO OUR APARTMENT! We don't have much in the apartment but we are able to cook, eat, and sleep, which are the basic 3 things we need to do in our home. :) We have been blessed by some people from the church who give us somethings to furnish our home. THANKS! Pray that our new home will be used to encouragement and bless others.

I HAVE GOOD NEWS FROM THE THYROID SPECIALIST! My thyroid is functioning fine. However, I have 2 small cysts that we are monitoring. I will have another blood test and ultrasound in a month to see if anything has grown or the thyroid function has changed. I will not be taking any medicine during my pregnancy but may need to after the pregnancy depending on if the cysts have grown. Thank you for all of the prayers concerning this. I was very concerned. Please continue to pray that the cysts will NOT grow anymore and will even decrease.

I HAVE FOUND A DOCTOR TO WORK WITH DURING MY PREGNANCY AND DELIVERY! I have found a christian doctor that is very kind and competent. I'm thankful to be working with her. I get an ultrasound next week (week 11) and will see her once per month. It is different because here you go to the doctor but then you go to another place to give blood and another place for the ultrasound. Then you retrieve your results a couple days later and bring them back to the doctor. The process really takes a lot longer. I'm learning to be patient. Ask my mom... that does NOT come natural for me. :) I am still nauseous but seem to have a little more energy the past couple of days. Pray that I can do the simple things throughout my day. Pray that I can continue to learn and grow in my Spanish. Pray for strength for David as he has been SUPER DAD AND SUPER HUSBAND!

WE HAVE CELL PHONES. Yeah after months of using other peoples we have our own. I am thankful because I can Skype from my phone and stay connected.

Thanks for being involved in our ministry and encouraging us. We find strength in our Lord Jesus and His body! Thank you for being His hands extended!