For the past two years, we have been blessed to work as a team in ministry with David's brother and sister-in-law, James and Christen. I don't know how we would have done much without them. God knew we would need each other in a brand new place, starting a brand new work. There's no price that can be put on having someone close by to work with, laugh with, talk to, share burdens with, encourage you when you're down, help when things are harder than usual, share birthdays and Sunday dinner with ... Everyone should have friends like that in their lives.
This Monday we said "goodbye" to them at the airport as they left for furlough in the States. We will miss them greatly during these next 8 months, but such is the life of a missionary -- always saying goodbye, it seems. One of the church women here pointed out that they will be back, so instead of saying "goodbye" she said, "até breve", which translated literally is "until soon."
Jer and Gabe
Juliana and Hannah
At the airport
A little farewell party after the service Sunday night
Enjoying Brazilian pizza one last time
3 comments:
What a mixture of emotions, right? The next several months will pass by quickly, even with them gone. Those are months to build up your excitement about going yourselves!
First furlough...so fun.
...thanks for sharing those precious moments with James & Christen & fam...I can imagine the big hole you will feel with their absence...but for sure God will fill that hole with His comfort & peace...our prayers go with you as you continue to focus as a family...um forte abraco...
Just found your blog! I am so glad to be able to keep up with your ministry in Brazil! You and David are our highlighted missionaries at Calvary this week, so many are praying for you! :)
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