Beyond tired after 30+ hours of travel across 3 continents, we arrived safely in the USA. Aidyn made quick friends with the guatemalan diplomat that sat next to her- she even got his skype information. My little ev-angel-ist! When we finally landed, we were past exhausted. Words can't describe how amazing it was to hug our family, hold our new nephew, sit and play games and chat late into the night (in English!) with old friends.
Above all, being able to experience Dad's people lifting him up in pr@ise and adoration to Him- the only One worthy of our praise. Feeling lost in joy and at the same time burdened for the Rif people of N. Africa that have never had the experience of hearing Dad's people sing to Him. We were able to reconnect with 6 ch-es- whether breakfast at Hardees, speaking at multiple services (and even being videoed!), having an amazing MEXICAN dinner (we don't have mexican food here!) or being able to share just a few minutes in the middle of a busy Easter morning... we have felt so blessed by the support and care of our American brothers and sisters in Him.
The trip back across the ocean was largely uneventful. No diplomats for Aidyn to woo. ;) Just a week after we got back, I (Joanna) took a trip across the border for a 5 days to learn more about how to serve the Rif people and team in a pr.yr advocate role. Funny moment- last Sunday was mother's day in Spain. On skype, G (crying HUGE tears in an obviously heart-breaking moment for him) barely could get out, "but mom, it's HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY today!! You have to get...on... (gasp) the plane (snort) riiiiiight now!!" Hahahaha!!!! He was so happy to have me home and give me the gift he made for me in school.
But back to business... we will start sending out a very short monthly "team" update on the work going on in the Rif beginning next month! Send us a quick note if you would like to receive it. We've also decided to start writing much shorter updates and to send them out weekly instead of monthly. We were starting to get tired of the old format and we don't want you to be bored with our news! We'll be using the blog now (as you see) to write more in-depth updates and thoughts on our hearts.
Kids were so excited to get back "home" and play in their rooms with their toys. They were really quiet the first few days back at school- their teachers actually told us individually that neither one spoke a single word! Now, they are back to their usual, talkative, hyperactive selves. It's so great to see them so happy in their lives.
Now that we are back home and settling back in, please remember us and the Rif people- ask specifically that Dad would:
- open their eyes and ears to the Truth
- bless us & the other bel:evers here with the words He wants us to share.
- speak to Manny* - he has been showing interest in the Truth
- continue to grow Joseph*, Adam* and Kara* in their f@ith.
- keep us close to His heart and help us to see the people here with His eyes
- give us grace and ability in language learning
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