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Enjoying the Fall Weather

Enjoying the Fall Weather

The hardest part of missionary life is being away from friends and family. We are so thankful for this time in the US. In August we were able to help Abby get settled into college life. She is thoroughly enjoying her time at Calvary University. She has been blessed with many new friends, and her […]
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Beginning Our Home Assignment

Beginning Our Home Assignment

May was a busy month as we wrapped up the 17-18 School Year. Walter with his duties as the middle school principal, Abby as a graduating senior, and Cheryl as the head nurse. We enjoyed the many end-of-the-year events. It was joyous yet sad as we saw this chapter close. Abby will be heading to […]
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Happy Easter! He is Risen!

Happy Easter! He is Risen!

I always enjoy the changing of the seasons. For many of you March came in like a lamb and is going out like a lion with cold weather and snow. Others are enjoying the warmer weather and preparing your gardens. In the Philippines, it is hot season; but we have been blessed with some cloud […]
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My Father’s Promotion

My Father’s Promotion

The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD”  (Job 1:21) My (Walter’s) father and mother were living with my sister in Seattle, Washington, when my father took a sudden turn for the worse. The apostle Paul wrote in Phil.1:21 and 23, “For to me to live is […]
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In Christ, We Do Hard Things

In Christ, We Do Hard Things

This summer we enjoyed a break from our school routine and were able to get some things done that are hard to do during school, doctor visits, gardening, etc. Plus we did some fun things this summer as a family, our last summer with Abby here in the Philippines. Abby also paid for a trip […]
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Spring Break and Transitions

Spring Break and Transitions

Third quarter ended the middle of March and we were able to get a much needed break. Hot season was beginning so what could be better than a trip to the mountains to see some friends. We were able to finally visit some long time friends, Rocky and Liz Niclasen, in their ministry amongst the […]
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In the Beginning – OE 2017

In the Beginning – OE 2017

This year’s theme for our Outdoor Education week was “In the Beginning.” It was a time to look at the God’s creation and God the Creator. Monday was spent traveling to the town of Taal, near Volcano Island or Taal Volcano. The students learned some things about Filipino culture and history. After that, they traveled […]
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Finishing First Semester and Beginning Second

Finishing First Semester and Beginning Second

Thank you for continuing to pray for us! My eye continues to improve. As I said in my last email, I have not been in any pain and the retina healed fine. I am simply waiting for the gas in my eye to be replaced with its normal fluid, which is taking a little longer […]
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Follow up on Walter’s Eye Surgery

Follow up on Walter’s Eye Surgery

Thank you so much for praying for us! We have talked with the doctor twice since the surgery. Walter’s surgery went well, talking about 45 minutes. We talked with the doctor after one week and the doctor was very pleased after he examined Walter’s eye. The pressure in his eye was fine; there was no […]
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Walter’s Eye Surgery

Walter’s Eye Surgery

Walter was not able to have his eye surgery on Tuesday, but the doctor was able to squeeze him in on Wednesday morning. Walter spent the night in the hospital to rest his eye and be prepared for surgery. He went into surgery at 8 am Wednesday morning and left surgery/recovery room at 12 noon. I […]
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