Update from Ariel

Hey, y'all!

Just wanted to let y'all know that Josh is now overseas. He has been for a few days. His phone is not working, so please do not try to call him; and he does not have internet at the moment, so please do not be upset if he doesn't respond to any emails you've sent or anything.

I actually just got off the phone with him a few minutes ago (he borrowed someone else's phone to call me). We talked for five minutes, and he is doing well. He said his flight overseas was very long... about twelve hours... but that he was able to sleep for a lot of it and watch movies, too. He also says it's very hot over there, and they aren't really doing much yet. He's excited for when they actually get to start doing missions and things, of course. I do not have a mailing address for him yet, and I won't get one for a while; but I will update everyone as I get information for those kinds of things.

Other than that, things are going well here at home. I am now fifteen weeks pregnant and growing bigger by the day it seems. At my last doctor's appointment, I was able to hear the baby's heartbeat, which was incredible. I even recorded it on my camera so Josh can hear it, too. My next appointment is 28 October, and the appointment after that is when I should be able to get an ultrasound (also when we should be able to find out the sex of the baby). I will keep everyone posted as things go along.

Please keep Josh in your prayers. I am sure he will be very busy soon, and I know the heat can get to him sometimes and give him headaches if he doesn't get enough sleep or eat right. Again, I'll keep everyone posted with any news I receive from him.

Waiting for him,
Ariel