A Happy New Year Surprise !!!

The adventure of life for Erin and I is going to get even crazier. We just found out last week that Erin is pregnant! Yes, it is true. Our world changed quite dramatically last Wednesday after it was confirmed that Erin is 6 weeks along. Obviously, it was quite a shock, but we are extremely excited as well. The prospects of being 23 year old parents is a little intimidating, but the Lord is in control and can be trusted. The pregnancy does not change our plans of being in Ireland until April 20. It does throw a curveball to us with what to do and where to go when we get back, so please lift us up in prayer over the next three months as we seek God's direction.

As for other matters, two Upward basketball leagues are up and running in Ballymun for 10-12 year olds. I am coaching both a girls' and a guys' team and they were both a lot of fun at our first practice on Tuesday. If you want to be more specific in your prayers, you can pray for the kids on the Wildcats (the boys' team) and the TigerBabes (obviously the girls' team).

Erin has been a champ these past couple weeks as she has been dealing with morning (and afternoon and evening) sickness. It has been a frustrating week at times as she has been looking for a temporary job to supplement our raised support. Yesterday, she did receive word that she will be teaching a couple art classes at St. Andrews, with the possibility for more on the way. It is a very limited role, so we are praying that God would either expand her role at the school or open another part-time position. We are thankful for what He has provided already though.

Erin and I continue to covet your prayers in the coming months. We are being forced to trust God more and more each day, but that is a good, albeit sometimes tough place to be.

Hope you all have a great weekend.

With love,

Tyler and Erin