Hello SG Parramatta,

We've been in America now for a little over a week.

Our journey over to the US was a long one: after a 15 hour flight, we were delayed in Dallas, being placed in accommodation overnight, but we arrived the next day and were warmly welcomed by some of the Pastoral College (PC) students. 

When we went to sign the lease for our apartment it was not suitable, so we had to wait for another replacement to be made available (Monday 12th). I share this because the generosity of Sovereign Grace Louisville was shown as a lady from the church allowed us to stay in her home until our place was ready. Other moments of Gospel generosity have been shown: church people providing meals, gift cards, practical assistance (such as moving furniture), overall warmth and hospitality.

Now that we're settled into our lovely apartment, we're excited to start our US routines; such as Amaliah continuing with school, Jamie and I have found a gym (CrossFit Bluegrass - named after the famous grass of Kentucky, which apparently can look 'blue' from certain angles). 

We went to our first Sunday church service and it was great but nothing compared to our home of SGParramatta (we miss you all!). 

I've started some pre-classes; like Christian productivity and Greek, and will have orientation late next week. 

This photo shows our family with some of the other families doing PC at a welcome BBQ hosted at the Kauflins' home. 

In Peace,

Joel, Jamie, Amaliah and Tobias