2019 started with a bang as we welcomed 7 new missonaries to our field. It was the largest group we had ever recieved at once. Not long after 2 of our coworkers needed to return to their home country to help with sick or aging parent. This left us with a huge load on our plates. It left me as the only language consultant on our field overseaing 27 different language learners scattered over 5 different countries. It left Joel carrying a lot of the logistics for our leadership team. We were unsure how we would do it all while we cared for and welcomed a group of new missionaries. We entered the year with fear and trembling, but we also knew that God was there with us.
When I look back at the year all I can see is God’s faithfulness to our family. I am still not sure how we made it all the time, but yet we didn’t break or even feel close to that point. The math doesn’t add up, it shouldn’t have been possible, but yet some how it all came together. So as we walk out of this year we are praising God for his goodness. We are hanging on to the reminder of how he is able to help use accomplish more than we expect.
Here is a snapshot of our year in pictures…
We welcomed lots of new missionaries to our field
We began a new junior high group at our church
New Language Sessions began
We hosted 2 workshopa for new missionaries
We witnessed the celebration of the completion of a new New Testiment
Our year included a lot of travel to encourage many different teams
I sat in on sessions
Joel met with village leaders
We got stuck once
and traveled on newly built bridges
Our church here celebrated all the different cultures of their members
We hosted our annual kids camp
We enjoyed a visit from my parent
They boys started a new school 
They have grown up so much this year
and we ended out year with a bang
This year was very full in many ways
God was so faithful no matter how large the load
We praise the Lord for all he is at work doing
We look forward to all that is ahead this year as we continue the work he has for us
Thank you for continuing to share your heart. We ♥️ it. May God continue to bless you all.
Thank you for sharing. Love it when the math doesn’t add up – no other explanation than God’s hand at work! Praying for a great 2020!
Well done you guys. This was a great update of all that has occurred this past year. We can only imagine what this next year holds. To God be glory, honor and power!
Hi Andi, thank you for your post. I’m with my Mom and was able to show her the photos and read the blog to her. So nice to get the overview. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.