Thank you for your love for the Lord, your love for God's Word and your love for ministry. How great to be able sit with you a couple times a day in our short visit and read God's Word and talk about it. Thank you for making Christ first and foremost in your lives - it shows!
Your determination and enthusiasm are unmatched! Your example of humility is evident in your willingness to encourage the kids while the rest of the adults are yaking it up! Thank you for your evident love for the Lord and obedience to Him. I'm glad for the godly aunt my children will have!
God has gifted you Jason with a contagious energy and charisma. God has equally blessed you Jodie with intelligence and a willing spirit. May God's evidences of grace continue to grow in your family as you seek to love God and his beauty. Taylor is just a bundle of joy - a great mix between mom and dad. Thank you for coming and we certainly look forward to keeping in touch with you. Don't forget about us please!Sam (Bottom left)
You have such a sweet spirit. You probably couldn't kill a fly! Not to mention your contagious smile! May God use you in wonderful ways!
Greg, Christy, Nathan, Andrew
It is wonderful to get to know you better. It's encouraging to be able to agree on some important theological issues Greg. Christy - your hospitality and kindness never seem to end! Nathan - you're a cool guy that actually laughs at my jokes - thank you! Andrew - thanks for letting me drag you around on the snow - you made my day! Hope you're healing o.k.
Grandma Taylor
Grandma thank you for your commitment to Christ and all the sacrifices that came with it. You and Grandpa are my heroes for investing you lives in God's service. There is no greater task on this earth than the one you gave yourselves to. I am proud to be your grandson and I thank God for your faithful example. May God continue to use you in wonderful ways! Thanks for the Christmas gifts as well!
Josh and Gretchen
Thank you for your close friendship with us. Our time together is always invaluable! The evidences of grace in your life scream at us every time we see you. May this never fade! We look forward to the next time we see you.
Travis and Leah - Natalie
Thank you for all the times together this year. Your friendship has been an encouragement this year. The future will certainly not be the same - but we will always have the good times and memories of 2007 - which we have not taken for granted! May we all continue to be passionate about the Lord and gospel as we go our separate ways. What great fellowship!
Gabriel
Ba ga do ga nu gu du la ga da bu ka ma!
Translated - Son, you are the greatest gift to me this Christmas!
Sharon
Last but oh so not least! Thank you for traveling 2400 miles with me this Christmas. You treat my family like they are yours and you are very patient with me! I Love You more than you'll ever know! Even if we take the wrong interstate again.
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Dear David, Sharon, & Gabriel,
It was my priviledge to have you here for Christmas. I thought we all had such a great time, and things went so smoothly. We laughed, ate, talked, played games, worked, and just had fun, right? Thanks for all of your help. I will treasure the memories of this Christmas.
I'll continue praying for your support and your ministry in Brazil. Don't forget to come back to Des Moines and visit.
Love,
Aunt Lorene
What a great blog. I loved seeing all the pictures. It makes us feel like we were right there with you!
I am so happy you were able to see so much family. It is especially wonderful to hear that the trip was so edifying. God is so good in giving us such an awesome family that truly strives to seek Him.
Can't wait to see you all. Christen
I loved this blog. Enjoyed the pictures, too. Thanks for everything.
Love,
Leah
David and Sharon,
We were so glad we were able to spend time with you. We enjoyed the time together so much. We will be praying for your family and your ministry.
It was great to meet Gabriel!
Sorry, Dave, that we didn't have "Like Minds" playing the board game, but maybe if there were more theological questions we would have done better!
David,THANKS for sharing your thoughts and pictures of the fam. We absolutely loved it! For sure, we have much to be THANKFUL for and for sure, much to pray about, that we might all be walking in THE TRUTH! Keep on keepin on!
Sharon,Mom and I also THANK God for you and for the help meet you are to David. THANKS also for being a good sport in all the traveling you have done, especially
the "pernada"(long trip) at Christmas time.
Gabriel,THANKS for being such a "ham". Granpa and Gran can hardly wait to get our hands on you.
We are praying for you that your full support will be in this month and that you will soon be in Brazil. God can make it happen!
Love & Prayers, Mom & Dad Taylor
David,
Great blog! Thanks for the encouraging comment you made and thanks for all your help with my computer. Guess what, it is up and running constantly now.Thanks so much.
Luv, Rachel
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