We were so blessed to have our teammate Lena stay two nights with us. And our former teammates, the Huddlestons, came for a day as well. Such delight to be together!
MTI's Debrief and Renewal Program was a four-day rest and retreat for our whole family. The best part was the childrens' program. One of many activities was the transplanting of flowers--to illustrate what a person goes through when they move from culture to culture. So far, our kids (and their impatiens) are thriving, despite their recent chaotic environment. Hopefully the fall won't kill us as it will do the flowers!
After watching The Princess Bride, our kids reenacted the fighting scenes. Tima played Wesley (who he calls the Ninja man.) Danya played the various opponents, even the giant. And Ella alternated between the Princess (above) and the "Inconceivable!!" man.
This summer we have seen many people for the first time in 10 years! Above is our CC friend Kaleyke (Rachel) and her husband and daughter. It was a delight to see them, finally!
Family gatherings with first and second cousins, many friends and faithful supporters who we haven't seen for years. It has been a busy summer. This is a record of where we have slept in the last two months:
Bundy parents
Coe parents
hotel- Amarillo
Boyds
Jeff and Amber
Hudds
Uncle Reggie and Aunt Becca
hotel-Pueblo
A&J Miller
Coe
Thiessens
DAR retreat
Thiessens
Coe parents
and the next three weeks:
Almontes
Glenwood hotel
Colemans
Coe parents
Bundy parents
Aug 12th, we leave for our own beds! Very mixed emotions about that right now... the summer is going way too fast.
more photos of all of our fun!
