This picture was taken last month, when were had the opportunity to visit some of our friends and churches in Florida. Isn't it neat how the Lord goes way beyond just meeting our "needs" and blesses us with so much more! We certainly didn't "need" to go to Disney World, yet what a neat blessing and a very special memory for Teddy!
We have had many, many such special blessings this furlough! God continues to just amaze us with his blessings.
Here we are on Mother's Day in Springfield, MO. What a joy to be able to be with Ashley, Lexi and Teddy along with our future "sons", Shane and Jonathan! Probably the best gift I received that day, was the "surprise" arrival of Lexi and Jonathan!
What a special time to be able to be with Ashley on her graduation from Baptist Bible College! She has worked so hard for this day, and we are so very proud of her! We were able to share the day with my parents, Shane and his parents, dear friends, Scott and Rebecca Carlson, and Ashley's "Uncle" Jim and "Aunt" Sharon Smith from Ecuador!
May 25, in the afternoon, I had the special treat of attending a Bridal Shower for Ashley, hosted by Shane's family! For a Mom who is usually a continent away, this was an unexpected pleasure.
Another "treat" for Teddy was getting to visit Superman's "hometown" of Metropolis! How many of you can say that you have been to Metropolis?! What fun to be a little boy! :-)
On June 5, we were able to welcome our daughter, Mandie and our grandson, Ioan, to the the US! This was the first time Tony had seen Ioan! What an incredible blessing it has been to have these last days with them! I have to admit that one of our favorite roles from now on will be that of "Nana and Papa"!
It has been such a great blessing to travel around the US and be able to visit with many of you! Thank you so much for your prayers for us, for our family and for the ministry God has given us in Manta!
Joy
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