Mike surprised me on Valentine's Day with red roses. He had our friend Curt drop them by. It made me smile. We are making the best of our time apart, and although it is not easy, we will be ok. I dropped by our old compound yesterday to swim and visit with my neighbours. It was fun to catch up and hang out in the hood. :) Lots of changes for sure. I found out that two more families are relocating from there. The price of oil has affected many jobs over here. It's hard to hear of so many people leaving, and many with no chance to finish the school year. Sometimes the constant gloomy news gets me down, but we are muddling through.
On the bright side, Robert had a fun weekend with friends. Friday he watched the Regional school basketball tournament with his buddies and Saturday he spent the day at a new arcade here in Doha. He was invited by a classmate and as it was the opening promotional, he was able to go for free! There isn't a lot to do here for teenagers so this place, Megalopolis, is pretty big news. Flight simulators, mini golf, arcade games, and karaoke were some of the activities available. For the next few months Robert also has access to a piano..so we are having it tuned and he asked for piano lessons. He has had them on and off for years but this time HE is asking so we are going to go for it.
As i look out the window at the garden in our new temporary home, I thank God for His provision and love. Sometimes I wish we were all back in Texas as I miss my family there and it is hard to be separated. Difficult things are going on, but I know that God is at work and He hears my prayers in every situation. I'm thankful for the the family and friends who pray for us and encourage us every step of the way...on this side of the ocean and on that side!
