The Scoop: Did You Know?

I have come across some interesting facts since we moved which I thought you might enjoy.....

Did you know that the Hock family drinks 20 plus gallons of water a week?

Did you know the Hock family uses 20 pounds of ice per week?

Did you know Indianapolis fruit flies are actually not "fruit" flies, they are "food" flies?

Did you know Indianapolis "food" flies can with stand 30 seconds of microwave cooking and still be alive?

Did you know that just because you have trees and filled bird feeders does not mean that there are birds??

Did you know that when there is something blocking the plumbing pipes that NOTHING in the house drains and actually water from one drain arrives in other drains?

Did you know soccer in Indianapolis is more fanatic that Ephrata and we attend up to 7 games a weekend?

Did you know we have experienced more rain in these 6 weeks than we experienced in Ephrata in 6 years?

Did you know when 4 children are home schooled and have very few friends to distract them they actually enjoy fighting as their favorite past time?

Did you know that having no shades on your windows in the city could make for some interesting church growth?

Did you know when you drop an iPhone on concrete...it shatters and keeps working?

Did you know there are other fast food establishments besides MacDonald's?

Did you know the dollar movie is actually $2.50?

Did you know the tornado siren goes off every Friday at 11:00....just for practice??!!!

These are just a glimpse for you! We see rhythm and peace on the horizon!!!! After the family being sick for over 2 weeks and continuing to experience many bumps along the road...we had a sweet week this week. We all agree this will be a wonderful place to live...someday!

To explain some of the above questions.... We no longer have a water dispenser on our refrigerator and the water from the tap needs water softeners and filters, which were not installed. So- needless to say we had to purchase bottled water for several weeks. We are still purchasing ice because the water from the tap is not cold. The fruit flies are everywhere and in everything, even my coffee! We have had major plumbing issues in the house...we think they are resolved thanks to wonderfully persistent workers from our church. The rest seem to be self explanatory.

We continue to struggle through transitions. Our little Sammy seems to be struggling the most, although he had a good week. A sweet friend started his week with "Incredible Pizza" which is a Chucky Cheese on steroids...he decided he did not "hate" Indiana on that day. He has really had a difficult time and asks everyday to go home. During Rob's installation service he cried and said "I don't want Daddy to pastor this church, I want OUR church" These moments are breaking my heart. Annabelle and Joseph are struggling also. Annabelle tends to communicate with Washington friends in the evening because of the time change...which results in lots of bedtime tears. As long as Joseph keeps busy- well he misses friends less.

All my pics are a bit blurry this time :( haven't been taking many pictures- I will do better!