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Greetings from Hiiumaa!<\/strong><\/p>\n As the title suggests, life on Hiiumaa, nestled between the forest and the sea, has been anything but dull. One early spring morning, we woke up to a racket coming from the roof above our bedroom. A pair of ducks<\/strong> was wandering around, seemingly reluctant to return to the ground. Thankfully, we were spared the sight of a duck nest on our roof!<\/p>\n One summer night, I woke up to Kaspars running around the bedroom, trying to catch something. It turned out that a baby bat<\/strong> had flown in to hunt. In the morning, we found it asleep on our dresser, exhausted from its night-time adventures. We were able to help it return to a more suitable environment. At least we had a mosquito- and fly-free night! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n We have now been back on Hiiumaa for over two years. Adjusting was hardest for me (Evelyn<\/strong>), but it seems that I am finally “settling in.” My biggest challenge this year has been searching for a new job. Wonderful colleagues, 100% remote work, and flexible hours made my previous position a perfect fit for our family life. Unfortunately, in August, the Lithuanian headquarters decided to lay off all copywriters and product specialists.<\/p>\n As a result, I\u2019ve had more time to rest and catch up on work for EDN (European Disability Network). I\u2019ve also attended several courses on artificial intelligence to develop my skills further. Currently, I\u2019m actively looking for part-time remote work that would allow me to balance family time and my contribution to EDN\u2019s mission. Financially, we\u2019re managing for now, and I\u2019ve decided I won\u2019t start worrying until February if nothing new comes up. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n Thanks to the unexpected free time, our family welcomed a little Jack Russell puppy named Frodo<\/strong>, bringing balance between the male and female members of the household. Frodo, our \u201cLatvian\u201d dog, seems to have a calmer temperament than the typical Jack Russell. However, at dog training, even large German Shepherd puppies are quick to feel Frodo’s sharp puppy teeth if they get too close to his treats! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n No major changes have occurred for the other members of our family. Kaspars<\/strong> continues to work part-time as a physiotherapist at Hiiumaa Hospital and travels to Latvia once a month. Rebeka<\/strong> (6) is in her final year of kindergarten, Karola<\/strong> (8) is in the second grade, and Rasmus<\/strong> (15) is in his final year of primary school. All the children are active in sports and extracurricular activities.<\/p>\n Thinking about Rasmus\u2019s<\/strong> future, we ask for prayers that he will secure a spot at Hiiumaa Gymnasium next year. It is the only high school on the island, and those who don\u2019t get in must leave Hiiumaa to continue their education. Rasmus does well in his studies, but two years of online learning have left gaps in his math skills that need to be addressed. He is also in his fourth year of learning Estonian as a native language, while his peers are in their ninth. Still, we trust that if God has carried us this far, He will continue to guide us.<\/p>\n Wings for Wheels<\/strong> continues its small group ministry online this year. This summer, we also managed to meet in person and spend a day in fellowship. You can read more about that day [here<\/a>].<\/p>\n It was incredibly encouraging to witness Aivars’ baptism.<\/strong> A few years ago, at a camp we organized, he said \u201cyes\u201d to God, and Christ became his Savior and the Lord of his life. Why do I mention this? A person who grew up in the Soviet Union and endured a challenging life journey is saved and baptized \u2014 a testament to God\u2019s immense love for us.<\/p>\n The European Disability Network (EDN<\/strong>) also continues its work, hosting Zoom discussions on disability and Christianity every second Tuesday in January, March, May, September, and November. Participants come from various European countries, and occasionally even Africa, which is a great joy. Topics have included healing, sharing the Gospel with autistic children and youth, and reaching people with visual and hearing impairments. Europe has a vast number of people with disabilities whose needs are often overlooked in church and denominational development plans. Thankfully, there are still those who strive to raise awareness about this invisible group and find ways to support them better. I am grateful to contribute my small part to this effort.<\/p>\n Two years on Hiiumaa have been full of interest and surprises. We are eagerly looking forward to what 2025 will bring.<\/p>\n Thank you to everyone who takes an interest in our lives, intercedes for us, and supports our mission work. Although we are no longer full-time missionaries, it is comforting to know we are not alone and that we have a strong support network behind us.<\/p>\n With blessings Tervitusi Hiiumaalt!<\/strong><\/p>\n Nagu pealkirjast n\u00e4ha, on meie elu Hiiumaal metsade vahel ja mere \u00e4\u00e4res olnud k\u00f5ike muud kui igav. \u00dchel kevadisel varahommikul \u00e4ratas meid magamistoa katuselt kostev kolin. Seal uudistas ringi pardipaar<\/strong>, kellel polnud mingit tahtmist maa peale naasta. \u00d5nneks j\u00e4i pardipesa katusel meil siiski n\u00e4gemata.<\/p>\n \u00dchel suve\u00f6\u00f6l \u00e4rkasin, kui Kaspars jooksis m\u00f6\u00f6da tuba kedagi p\u00fc\u00fcdes. Selgus, et meie magamistuppa oli sattunud nahkhiirebeebi<\/strong>. Hommikul leidsime ta kummutil magamas, ilmselt \u00f6isest jahist v\u00e4sinuna, ja aitasime tal naasta talle sobivamasse keskkonda. V\u00e4hemalt oli meil see \u00f6\u00f6 s\u00e4\u00e4se- ja k\u00e4rbsevaba! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n Hiiumaal oleme n\u00fc\u00fcd tagasi olnud \u00fcle kahe aasta. Minu (Evelyn<\/strong>) kohanemine l\u00e4ks alguses keerulisemalt, kuid paistab, et hakkan tasapisi “kohale j\u00f5udma”. Selle aasta suurim v\u00e4ljakutse on olnud uue t\u00f6\u00f6 otsimine. Toredad kolleegid, 100% kaugt\u00f6\u00f6 ja paindlik graafik \u2013 eelmine t\u00f6\u00f6 sobis ideaalselt minu elukorraldusega. Paraku otsustati Leedu peakontoris augustis koondada k\u00f5ik copywriter\u2019id ja tootespetsialistid.<\/p>\n Koondamise tulemusel sain rohkem puhata ja tegeleda juba kuhjunud EDN-i (European Disability Network) t\u00f6\u00f6dega. Olen osalenud ka tehisintellekti alastel koolitustel, et end arendada ja uusi oskusi omandada. Praegu otsin aktiivselt osaajalist kaugt\u00f6\u00f6d, mis v\u00f5imaldaks mul p\u00fchendada aega nii perele kui ka EDN-i misjonit\u00f6\u00f6le. Momendil saame hakkama ka rahaliselt ning olen otsustanud hakata muretsema alles veebruaris, kui uut t\u00f6\u00f6d pole ikka veel silmapiirile tekkinud. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n T\u00e4nu ootamatult vabanenud ajale liitus meie perega v\u00e4ike Jack Russelli kutsikas Frodo<\/strong>, tuues peres naiste- ja meespoole kenasti tasakaalu. Paistab, et Frodo, meie \u201el\u00e4tlasest\u201c koer, on rahulikum kui t\u00fc\u00fcpiline Jack Russell, kuid koertekoolis saavad suured saksa lambakoerad siiski Frodo teravaid kutsikahambaid tunda, kui on oht, et tema maiused v\u00f5ivad teiste koerte valdusesse sattuda. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n Pere \u00fclej\u00e4\u00e4nud liikmetel suuri muutusi ei ole olnud. Kaspars<\/strong> t\u00f6\u00f6tab endiselt osaajaga Hiiumaa haiglas f\u00fcsioterapeudina ja k\u00e4ib kord kuus L\u00e4tis. Rebeka<\/strong> (6) on viimast aastat lasteaias, Karola <\/strong>(8) \u00f5pib teises klassis ja Rasmus<\/strong> (15) on p\u00f5hikooli viimases klassis. K\u00f5ik lapsed on aktiivsed nii spordis kui ka huvitegevustes.<\/p>\n Rasmuse<\/strong> tulevikule m\u00f5eldes palume palvetada, et ta saaks j\u00e4rgmisel aastal koha Hiiumaa G\u00fcmnaasiumis. See on ainus kool saarel, kus saab keskharidust omandada. Need, kes sinna ei mahu, peavad edasi\u00f5ppimiseks Hiiumaalt lahkuma. Rasmusel ei ole \u00f5ppimisega probleeme, kuid kaks aastat digi\u00f5pet on j\u00e4tnud matemaatikas t\u00fchikuid, mida n\u00fc\u00fcd parandada tuleb. Samuti \u00f5pib ta eesti keelt emakeelena alles neljandat aastat, samas kui teistel \u00f5pilastel on k\u00e4imas juba \u00fcheksas aasta. Aga loodame, et kui Jumal on meid siiani kandnud, siis aitab ta ka edasi.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ywam.lv\/apinis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Aivars-1024x576.jpg\")
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