Friend blessings

We have been on the road 10 weeks now.  Yes, we are exhausted.  Yes, we miss our home, our stuff, our church, our friends, and any kind of "normal routine".  Yes, we have wondered why in the world we decided to be gone for so long.  BUT, our travels have been SO worth it.  We have reconnected with friends and family, been encouraged by people that support us and have found new people that want to partner with us.  We have been overwhelmed by gifts from people who have little.  We have been blessed with meals and homes to stay in.  Our kids have made new friends, loved playing with new toys at each new house, and charmed many with their smiles.

As we see God bringing more people alongside our ministry team, we are reaffirmed in His leading for our lives to overseas missions.  We owe a huge thanks to those that have traveled with us on our team for many years already, as our time with them has been so uplifting to our souls. We also are so thankful for the new people He has brought alongside us on this journey that we could not have anticipated.  Here are some pictures to give you a glimpse into our lives these last couple months.

 Chad, Tammy, and Isaac

 Mark and Molly

 Friends at our open house so we could see many friends all at once

Enjoying some food while Tyler does some stretching

 My former band professor and his wife, Jeff and Pat, 

we were so blessed to have them there!

 Steve and Becky

 Kids enjoying playing

Jocelyn is growing so much and can now hold up her head...

...although all this hard work makes her tired

 Fun with the alligators at the Zoo

This is what you get when college friends get back together

Fun time with the Wrights

Quick self portrait with Jeremy in Omaha

Three little fishes swimming in the sea...

MAF candidacy friends we reunited with while in Nampa ID

Caleb's 4th birthday party, I think we are having more fun

with his present than he is

Uncle Trevor showing Aaron and Caleb the finer points of flying

Thank you for all your prayers and support.  We have unexpectedly extended our stay in NE because of more opportunities to meet with people.  Please pray for us as we are trying to renew relationships and gain more people on our ministry team this next week.

In Christ,

Tyler, Renae, Caleb, Aaron & Jocelyn