August 2023 found us in Ecuador with Steve have his gall bladder erupt. It wasn't the best part of the vacation but we were able to get him to the states and taken care of so he is back in good health! We were able to spend time with our nephew and his wife and it was a great adventure in many ways! As we continued to build our house in Colombia, we thought we would take a break to try and spend some time with family in the states. However, the call to be back in school and in Colombia had us return home only 5 months later.

February 2024 we are trying to get reorganized and see what God has in store for us. Our decision unfortunately resulted in hurt feelings and family rifts that hopefully one day can be restored. We are no where the fishermen who left their boats and catches and families to follow Jesus in one moment, but sometimes life happens and the moment calls you to make a choice. I try to live with the promise of God that everything happens for a reason and I have to look and see what He is trying to show me, teach me, or direct me to do through that action. We always learn more through hard times that the easy ones.

We hope to have our house visitor ready by the summer and all are welcome.