First post from Scottdale

From Jack:  We just returned from our family Christmas. This year we rented a house in Lancaster, PA and everyone was able to travel there for four days. It was a wonderful time of hanging out together, playing games, eating, bowling and catching up on each other's lives. 

From Ruth: We go with our children's blessing.  They are curious what our life will be like in Ludwigshafen - and so are we! I know I'll be teaching Syrian refugees German so that they can pass the required German language tests in order to get jobs in Germany.  Jack has been told he'll be helping with the children and with building out a room in the basement for the Mennonite Church's youth.  

Neither Jack nor I have ever had a blog so we welcome any feedback, suggestions, and questions.