This time of year

Can anyone else not believe that we are almost into November?! Where the last 2 months have gone since the summer we do not know! This time of year is a particularly hard one for us both as we move towards Christmas - time we would normally enjoy spending with our families and friends. We are very fortunate to have friends around us here to share these times with however the events still serve as a reminder of just one of the things we gave up by coming here. It's always easier to point out the practical differences of living away from home however these are rarely the really hard things about life here! The time missed with family and friends is always harder! Thank you for remembering us in your prayers at this time!