Email "newsletter"...vehicle help

I sent this out to the folks who are on our email list. I know some of our blog visitors aren't on the list (and really don't need to be since I really put much more here than I email out)...but (1) if you'd like to be added just send me an email and (2) since not everyone got this I wanted to add the text of the email here.

Greetings all,

As we've been working over the last few months to move most of our updates over to our blog instead of sending out frequent emails I haven't sent any updates out for awhile. Since I'm able to check the visitor stats on the blog I know that a large number of you have been coming by every now and then to see what's happening...awaiting the great news about the adoption that we got on the 6th!

Things are in full swing as we are make the preparations needed to go home...packing, moving, getting the kids' travel documents (Polish passports, U.S. visas, etc). We're hopeful that we'll be able to fly out in a couple of weeks or so and get to spend some much anticipated time with family and friends with our kiddos. For those who haven't heard the news, we received our final approval and the adoption is done! There are some great stories surrounding the end that you can read all about, if you like, on our blog. There's definitely way too much to put here.

It's somewhat surreal for us to know that the end is coming soon for us in Poznan. Another topic I've posted about recently is our move from here to Krakow where I will be transitioning into a new media position for our Baltic Field (Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Finland). We're really excited about what that transition entails and looking forward to serving our great friends and colleagues in coming years. But it is sad to say goodbye (at least for now) to the friends we have made here. God has blessed us with an incredible family here in Poznan...one which has ministered to us through everything we've been through in the last year+. Of course, we've already been told by many to expect a visit in Krakow...most Poles would say Krakow is the most beautiful city in Poland and thus they're already lining up to visit.

Along with letting you all know, generally, how things are winding down for us right now I also have a request of you. For some time we have been thinking that our vehicle situation was all taken care of for our time in the states. But this week we found out that something happened and we are currently without a vehicle for our family. I wanted to write you all to ask if you, or someone you might know, might be in a position to help us out. We're going to be in the states from early August through the beginning of June and just to be honest, I can't see how renting a vehicle for the 5 of us would be possible for that time. If you have an idea or a solution please let me know. We're not worrying about this because it's been absolutely obvious that God is in control and that He provides for our needs without fail. In short, I know the answer is out there...we're just not sure where yet.

We can't ever express enough how much we appreciate each of you...your prayers, encouragement, and generally, your support of us. We've been able to count on that since we left for Poland back in January of 2004. We're so excited to think about finally being able to get back home to share with you in person...to celebrate...what God has done over these past few years...and to introduce you to the rest of our family!!!

Many blessings,
Michael