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May-June 2025

May-June 2025

Dear PRAYing family and friends, It’s been a super busy month for the three of us here in Sheridan—but a good and profitable month. I, Darcy and my translation team haven’t made a lot of progress on checking our Joshua draft, but have been busy with other things. As far as Joshua goes, we’re still […]
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A Day in the Life

A Day in the Life

Lots of people ask me what a typical day here looks like, and I laugh since every day is so different.  But let me introduce you to a day a few weeks ago.  It is far from typical, but I think that it can help you see my life a bit. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ I wake up, […]
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First year in the USA!

First year in the USA!

Its been a whole year!!!since we Left the Home land to live in the colonies:) Hebrews 2 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,looking to Jesus, the founder and […]
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Transitions, Coffee, and Retreats

Transitions, Coffee, and Retreats

What is going on? Transitions. It’s a word that I am very familiar with but still adapting to. As an MK, I grew up moving, changing cultures, adapting to new environments, rearranging my schedule, and living in a way so that I could adapt to the lifestyle of others. Although transitions are something I am familiar […]
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The Long Way ‘Round: May 26

The Long Way ‘Round: May 26

We all know that ‘time flies,’ but this past season really lived up to the old adage! It seems like only weeks have passed since the school year began, yet we find ourselves past graduation once more and thanking God for another year of His faithfulness. Before summer hit, we hit a couple noteworthy ministry […]
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Question #1: Are You Retiring?

Question #1: Are You Retiring?

No, we are not retiring.  How old do you think we are?!  (You don’t have to answer that question.) In the few weeks we have been back in the States, several people have asked if we are retiring.  Somehow people heard that we are going to the retirement home and thought that meant that we […]
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A Busy Start to 2025

A Busy Start to 2025

How are we at the end of the school year?!  What happened to February, March, and April?  Life has us pretty busy and we wanted to take a few minutes to share how things are going here in Papua New Guinea.  We so appreciate your prayers and support that enable us to be a part […]
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Bittersweet …

Bittersweet …

Graduation preparations always bring my emotions to the surface.  As I placed the seals on the diplomas, I was a bit overwhelmed as I thought of these students and their journeys here at the bible school. God has stretched them … in their school community, in their church and social outreach, and in their faith.  […]
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Strategic Swerve

Strategic Swerve

Dear Friends, We have come to a point in our family life where we are facing a big transition. In July of 2025 we will exit Asia Pacific and begin a season of transition for our two graduating seniors. Some of our friends here have referred to this time as a, strategic swerve.” Dina and […]
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New Walls, Same Mission: Our Home Makeover in the Jungle.

New Walls, Same Mission: Our Home Makeover in the Jungle.

Living and serveing in the jungle takes its toll—not just on us, but on our home as well. Over the past year, we’ve been planning, purchasing supplies, flying them in, and gathering friends to come help transform our worn-down home into a more sustainable place to live and serve. We thought you might enjoy seeing […]
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