During this year, time after time, we will be getting ready to go visit another church or visit a family. Often Jonathan’s response is “but Mom, I’m having fun playing with my toys at home.” Even though a little disappointed, the kids get ready and off we go. Once we arrive to our destination, they quickly make new friends and have a wonderful time, until . . . we tell the kids it’s time to go. Once again, Jonathan’s response will be “but Mom, I’m having fun with my new friends.” Well that is how the last 10 months have been over and over.
We praise the Lord for a recent trip out West. The Lord blessed and encouraged our hearts as we spent time with family and with those who have partnered with us in the ministry among the Agutaynens.
This trip was the beginning of our good-byes. We said good-bye to four of our supporting churches and Stephen’s family. Good-byes are never fun or easy, but we know they mean we are getting ready to return to the Agutaynens in the Philippines.
Like many of you, our kids are asking us often when we are returning to the Philippines. Lord willing, our return will be around July 1st. As we don’t have plane tickets yet, we likewise don’t have a specific date for our return. However, we hope to leave the USA by July 1st.
Thank you again for partnering with us.