Nobody likes change, even when the changes are good. This month has been one adjustment after
another, but we are thankful for a good time of transition for our family.
We left Costa Rica on August 22nd and have been
traveling ever since. Here are a few of
the accomplishments and highlights along the way…
- Kayley received her Iowa Driver’s License –
Yeah!
- We spoke at a Bible Study in Leon, IA and then
at the Morris, IL Church of the Nazarene (a church in the old movie theatre!).
- We travelled to Columbus, Ohio and spent a day
with BOTH our kids together. Joshua
continued the job search.
- Move in day at MVNU for Kayley. Great time of organizing, running to WalMart
and seeing our missionary friends the Slingerlands (Kayley and Abby are
roommates).
- Spoke at Lakeholm Church and with a group from
New Life Church, both in Mount Vernon, Ohio.
- Gave our last hugs to Kayley and left her to
begin her studies at MVNU.
- Spoke at Danville Church of the Nazarene on
Labor Day Weekend.
- Enjoyed Labor Day with family in Chicago and
enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal together (yes, turkey and all the fixins included).
- Joshua got the call he had been waiting for
while we were all in Chicago together. He was offered and accepted a job at
Park National Bank! God is good to provide all we need.
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| New Life Church bonfire. |
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| Joshua with us in front of his new home in Columbus, OH. |
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| Move in day - hammock included. |
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| Kayley and Abby on day 1 at MVNU. |
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| David speaking in Illinois. |
That was the first part of our journey. The next part began on Sept 8th
when we flew from Chicago to Portland to begin 3 weeks of deputation and travel
on three districts: Oregon Pacific, Northwest and the Washington Pacific
district.
We have loved seeing a new part of the country.
It is truly beautiful here. Photos don’t do it justice, but take a look
to get the idea.
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| Adonai Hispanic Church in Portland, OR |
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| A cookout in Southwest Portland with a great group from SW Community Church. |
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| Along highway 101 - Oregon coast. |
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| The same lighthouse, but up close. |
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| Florence, OR |
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| Beautiful views all along the coast. |
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| Moscow, ID - our first view of fall. |
We have visited many churches and had a great time at each
one. From Portland to Florence to Myrtle
Creek, we have enjoyed it all (including two Hispanic Churches in there).
The Work and Witness conference was a highlight as
well. We met many new friends, but also
got to see missionary friends from many different countries. It was a time of celebration, reunions and
encouragement.
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| Our booth at the Portland W&W Conference. |
Then we traveled to Washington and enjoyed Goldendale,
Grandview, Prosser and finally, Moscow, Idaho.
Today we are traveling to the Seattle area. We have one more week of services here and
then back to Chicago for a few more days.
Prayer requests:
- For Joshua and Kayley to continue to adjust well
to the many new things in their lives.
- For safe travel as David and Shelley traverse
the Northwest.
- For health and healing from colds, etc during
these transitions.
- For a good final two weeks of deputation
services.
- For a peaceful transition to life on the mission
field in October in the midst of many responsibilities.
Thanks so much for your prayers and support.
