The tables were adorned with centerpiece bowls of corn cobs surrounded by smooth baseball sized river rocks. Little freestanding cards stood with the message, "Lottery in June, corn will grow soon." The 80 people on opening night enjoyed their dinner we had prepared and served them, but mostly they were unprepared for the storyline encountered. …
What I Learned from a Pixar Pelican.
I had flashbacks this past month. Not the bad flashbacks, the good ole remember when kind. The gym was packed full of kids and teachers, and I had them all singing, doing hand motions, and listening to what I used to call "Silly Songs and Stupid Stories." Probably not the best title for the children's …
What Have We Been Up To?
Take 5 minutes and watch this update on our housing situation, teaching, and world missions. https://youtu.be/tmXcIt_DeR4 Prayer Request: In less than 2 weeks, on October 4th at 9am, we will meet again with Catholic Charities to review our documents we will be sending to USCIS. We hope this will satisfy the evidence needed to finalize …
Ever Feel Like Quitting?
“This may seem impossible to you now…but is it impossible for me? says the Lord of Heaven’s armies … Be strong and finish the task!” (Zephaniah 8:6, 9) Ever feel like quitting? Ever look ahead and think, I don’t have the strength to climb that mountain, Lord? Ever wonder how in the world God can work …
Believing Beyond Belief
I would not have imagined being where we are right now in a zillion years, but I'm very thankful. We have a roof over our head, food in the fridge, and laughter. Hearing Amy and the girls laughing reminds me, we still love each other. We left Texas 60 days ago, not knowing what we …