Spoiled

Yup. That's us. For the last five and a half weeks, we have been spoiled rotten by family and friends who have rallied to our aid during this busier season of our lives.

While we were gone in Taiwan picking up William, Craig's parents ran a shuttle service to and from Andrew's school, made sure he was bathed and brushed, and played endless games of coyote with him. Craig's siblings also came by to give them a break whenever they needed a boost. The week we came back, they babysat Andrew while we battled jetlag. They also helped babyproof our house and put dinner on the table every night.

For the next three weeks, members of our church brought delicious dinners by almost every other day. Their selfless service gave me a break from having to cook dinner while simultaneously wrangling two kids. I realize that much mud has been flung at the Christian church over the last few decades, much of it rightfully deserved. However, when the church does come together and functions as designed, it truly is a beautiful thing. We've certainly experienced this first hand.

Not only were my parents instrumental in shepherding us around Taiwan and translating ad nauseam, they provided four extra hands to hold and entertain William when we really needed them. This week they left their home state of Virginia and came up to help babysit, cook, take out trash, and help out in countless other ways. Their timing couldn't have been better with William under the weather and myself as tired as an old dog.

So, on behalf of Craig, Andrew, William, and myself, a big thanks to all of you who have come together on our behalves. With your assistance, we have managed to soldier through what would have otherwise been a pretty rocky transition period.

And thanks to you, I have forgotten how to cook.