Visiting Churches

We have had a month of visiting Churches.  We spent 2 weeks in Northern Minnesota and North Dakota and had the chance to be in 5 different Churches.  We are learning a lot in this process.

First, we are blessed by all the people we have met and the people who are so supportive.  We have been blessed by complete strangers and friends a like, it is amazing what God puts together for us.  We need your prayers and kind words during this transition.  We really need this now, it is hard to explain what it is like to switch from being a normal person to becoming missionary. It is not really normal, I was joking with my wife that it feels like we are downsizing to move to a nursing home, but we are helping our kids downsize too. Most people our age have no idea what it is like to downsize.

Second, It is very hard to share what we are excited about in 10 minutes or less.  God has been moving incredibly in our lives.  Once my mouth gets going it is hard to stop, but it about all what God is doing, so I have so much to say.  But, people have been patient and have been willing to sit in Church a few minutes extra.

Third, We get reminded of the value of good friends and Jen's Parents.  It is great to be able to drag our friends and family along on this walk.  They listen to our stories and although they may think we are a bit crazy, they support us anyway.   They have opened up their homes to Jenny, me, and even enjoyed the 4 kids and 2 dogs that make up our family.

Thanks for all the prayers!