Above L: Ben breaking in his new jeans with dirt. Above R: Elianna anticipating the fun she will have in the sandbox.

Just a few months after we moved to Petőfibánya, we noticed that the town was constructing a new playground. It turns out that they had just won a grant from the government for just this purpose. We also see it as a special gift for our kids from God!

Today we were planning on going into Budapest to visit some friends when we saw the holiday traffic had totally brought the main highway to a complete stand still. We decided to go to plan B – go home and spend some time at our local playground. Just as we pulled up, Laci (below left sunglasses) met us. I had just met Laci last week, who is the son of one of the seekers (Hajnalka) who comes to many of our different ministries. Laci sought me out to talk about some personal issues. I was very surprised that we are developing a friendship so quickly! He said he really didn't know who else to talk to. As we talked at the playground, Milán and Norbi saw me and joined us. I praise God for this sovereign appointment that strengthened a developing friendship with Laci.