The exciting news is that we are back in the USA for a year to rest and catch up on many things. We have been in Bocachica over four years now so some things have changed, but there are many things the same that our kids haven't experienced. The boy's school books have pictures that match to spelled out words. The problem is they don't know some of the pictures. We have to explain what a mailbox is, or what a barn is used for. A garbage truck takes your trash away for you. Many things they may have seen, but don't remember.
We also have girls getting ready to move toward university. They need to catch up on learning to drive, expectations of the first world society, and things like that. So the whole family will have some growing.
We also haven't had a family vacation in at least five years, so we need time to rest and see family. We are excited to come home and see friends, family, and catch up on many activities. We hope to be able to see many of you during this time!
In Bocachica, Luis and Adriana and family will be taking over the leadership and care of the work. They will continue to host visitors at our house, but also keep up with working at El Shadday. They will continue the filter project as well. So they are going to have a big load this year. Pray for them to have the energy for all this. Pray also that perhaps the Lord would send them some help for this time.
If you would like to support them and their work please let us know.
This month we have lots of visitors. We had Hannah Burkhardt from Germany come visit.
Juan Bastidas who partners with us came to see us and the boys he disciples.
Some young guys we mentor with in another village that is about a half days travel away came to visit Luis and I during News Years week.
A new friend, Andrea Osorio from Bogota, stopped in for a day to see the projects.
Luis and Adriana had 6 of their family come and visit for a week on the 5th of January. We were hosting up until we left!
Debbie had a friend from Medellin come visit as well.
We have loved having visitors and meeting all the people that have come through our home. It is going to be something that we miss living in the states.
In other news, Vincent broke his arm while practicing his jump while swinging. It wasn't a bad break, but the doctor decided to put a cast on because it would help it heal faster.
Being back in the states is great and we will be sharing more about that soon.
Thank you to all who support us! We are grateful for your work that enables us to work here!
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