Final Stage

We are now back in N. Ireland again. Our time in Scotland was a total whirlwind but absolutely fantastic. It was so refreshing to meet up with good friends. The final week was particularly busy. We travelled home on the ferry yesterday and after Tabitha's nap she had a fever and was really clingy. We had visitors who prayed with her and with paracetamol her temperature came down. Thankfully it stayed down and with a good nights sleep she seems to be fine. It was probably just an over-tired little girl. She absolutely loved playing with so many kids. It always amused me to tell her the names of the new people she was going to meet each day to which her response was always, "That be nice!"

Oscar was back at the medical centre for routine injections today. His weight continues to improve and he is now close to the 25th centile. He is incredibly smiley. In particular he will always smile for his big sister who has been taking more notice of him lately. Tabitha is desperate to drag Oscar out of his chair so they can bounce on the bed together. Hopefully it's a sign of the good friends they will become.

We are beginning to pack now and think of what we need to take and what we can leave behind. This is the month of family reunions with siblings coming in from Canada and England. We would appreciate your prayers that we would return to Mexico well rested and excited about the work ahead. Please pray too for Tabitha's transition back to life in Mexico. Her personality seems to have changed since she has been at home. She is much more settled and placid. It is obvious that she was under considerable stress in Mexico. Pray for us as we consider how to help her in and through the cultural adjustment.