August 14, 2023 Quickshot: Wingshot & a Prayer

 

Snapped this obligatory wingshot as we were about to land today, minds and hearts full from our Summer in the States.  Per usual, we crammed so much into just a couple months, sharing, hugging, speaking, listening, and being with loved ones.  If we didnt get to hug your neck this time then we have something wonderful to look forward to on the next go round.  Thanks for your prayers and for loving our crew so well.  

August 12, 2023 Quickshot: Airport "Goodbyes"

 

Surely there an apt word that describes leaving part of your heart in one place and going to another.  In our vernacular we call it "airport goodbyes."  As we cried and hugged in the airport parking lot tonight, I was profoundly reminded of the cost of this sort of life.  Thankful for the gift of this crew right here, for friends, for grandparents, aunts and uncles and cousins, and others that sacrifice time and experiences with people they deeply love to send them half way around the world.  Honeslty airport goodbyes are terrible but the call is worth it.