Saying Good-bye

December 1, 2012

Grandma’s funeral in Missouri provided a time to gather with family and share memories. One evening, my cousins and I spent hours talking and sharing memories of our time with Grandma. I’m grateful for a wonderful family and great memories of time that we have spent together. Thank you for praying for my family during […]

Drum roll, please!

November 14, 2012

Please join me in praising God that my visa has arrived (in case you hadn’t already heard my scream of joy)! I am also praising God for providing 93% of the monthly support I need for serving in Papua New Guinea. “What does that mean?” you may be wondering. It means that I am able […]

A happy day and a sad day…

November 4, 2012

Today started out as a happy day–my Dad’s birthday. Since I’m visiting my sister and her family right now, we all called and sang “Happy Birthday” on the phone to my Dad. It was cute to hear my nephews try to give birthday greetings on the phone–they were almost coherent. The church service was almost […]

Check it out–I’m enroute!

October 30, 2012

Good news! Last week, I finished my formal Linguistics training. That means that I am now “enroute” to Papua New Guinea. Of course, I’ve already spent months working on visa paperwork. However, I’m now spending most of my days wading through a long list of things to be done before leaving for Papua New Guinea.

My New Nephew and Oklahoma

August 13, 2012

My newest nephew, Reagan, born August 6th at 8lbs and 4 oz. I love my nephews, and I’m excited to have another even though I’m leaving for Papua New Guinea in a few months and will not be able to spend a lot of time with him as he grows up. The advantage for him […]