Hungary at last

Yes I've arrived in Hungary (actually I made it here yesterday)!  It was exciting because this is the reason I came over to Europe for these few weeks.  The GEM-K conference hasn't started yet, it officially begins on Wednesday, right now only the staff are here.  We use these few days before the conference to become accustomed to the the town (how to use the bus system, know what is where and such), get to know each other, and prepare for the kids arrival.  I've done this once before as most of the other staff has as well, but its always good to have a refresher.  

My roommate for the week is Michaela Andrews (from Ojai Valley Community Church) and I'm looking forward to getting to know her better.  

On a down note, my cousin Michael Kingsley (Matt's brother) arrived yesterday from England, after he spent 6 weeks in Cambodia working with nonprofit organizations and visiting his family (the people that he stayed with while he lived there in college).  I talked to him around 5pm yesterday evening and he looked okay but mildly complained that he wasn't feeling very well so I left him alone to get some rest.  Soon after that Matt told me that Mike was rapidly getting worse, he couldn't keep anything down and we were afraid he would get dehydrated.  After a few hours and some homemade gatorade Mike stated that he needed to go to the hospital to stay hydrated, Matt agreed and before I knew it Mike was transported by ambulance to the hospital where he stayed last night and probably tonight as well.  If you could keep him in your prayers it would be much appreciated. 

Thank you all for your support, encouragement and prayers.