Firsts

January 4, 2017

This year we are on home assignment. While being here, we’ve experienced some firsts… Gabriel meeting his Grandma (and lots of other family members). Gabriel experiencing snow for the first time (at age 4). Ethan driving (only once on a dirt road). Josiah playing tackle football. Summer playing on a soccer team. Josiah […]

Understanding

September 9, 2016

Imagine sitting and listening to someone tell you the best story you’ve ever heard. Everything is awesome, other than the fact that you can’t understand a number of key words. The story is interesting. The story teller is adamant that this story will change your life. However, you just are not sure how it comes together. You […]

What is Home Assignment (furlough)?

January 26, 2016

As time marches on and we continue to prepare for our time of home assignment (starting June 2016), I thought I would share some thoughts. Home assignment, also known as furlough, is a time for reconnecting with ministry partners and churches, meeting and connecting with new ministry partners and churches, addressing any medical/health/education/other issues, rest & refreshment. What […]