Spring in the Big Country

Feels like home to us.....

Recently, we had the opportunity to spend 10 days in the Big Country.  We were very happy that our trip coincided with some of our long-term partners' trip.  Esther was on the team of 5 from WV, so we got to visit with her for a few days while other members of the trip took in some of the local sites.

Most of the WV team's trip took place in the SW area
of the Big Country.

They spent a lot of time working with local children and teachers, hosting English events.

But, father and sons together also got many opportunities
to share HIStory.

After, Jack and I sent the WV team and Esther back to the USA,
we headed to the Northeast part of the Big Country
(near our old stomping grounds).

And spent the rest of the week hanging out with old friends, 

sharing meals, and doing some training in the rural areas.  

ONE SPECIAL NOTE:  Some of you remember hearing stories of our first local partner when we moved to East Asia, Winter Flower....the one who helped us do EVERYTHING when we knew no language, no culture, no people, nothing....well, she's getting married soon, and we were able to spend two days with her and her new husband-to-be!!  It was great to hear about their continued faithfulness to HIM and to share laughter, tears, and memories together!!!!!!