April 22, 2026 Where's L?

 

One of the amazing gifts of living here is how saturated this place is with history.  Here's a great example.  On a field trip this week, her class visited and climbed ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP of this 13th century tower.  The surrounding castle was destroyed in the 17th century but thankfully this jewel remains.  For a house full of history nuts, what a treasure. 

April 4, 2026 Back in his Bed

 

Well, we have out boy back from Africa.  Eventually we will hear the stories and see the photos (apparently there is a family viewing of some sort of slideshow or presentation in the works) but for now it is enough that #A is back, sleeping in his own bad.  Praise God for His travel mercies, for opportunities like this, for a son whose bent is toward the nations and heart and hands are ready to serve...and for so very many people who love and support our children and make it possible to go.  

Some have asked why we send out children out like this and in its simplest form it's this. We decided a long time ago it was/is important for the kids to develop and express their own faith, see the world through the Father's eyes and put their faith to work.  Sometimes we cannot go but we can send our offspring to these places.  It's not unlike what many of you have done for us.  While the timing or the situation may not have been right for you to go, you have supported, prayed for and loved on our family for YEARS now.  We count our blessings to be a small part of such a beautiful Body!