Nine days ago, we made it back to the DR safe and sound! Our family spent the month of May in the States. Furlough is always a rich time visiting friends, family, and supporters. Each year, we’re forced to stop and consider all the ways the Lord has worked throughout the year. It’s so fun to share the miracle stories with others!

We visited Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Maryland. So many blessings from unexpected sources. Several people walked up to us and just handed us money. Others gave us cards, goodies for the kiddos, or verbal bits of encouragement. We were so spoiled with good food, wonderful company, and heartfelt prayers. Wow – God provides more than we need! This year, I left the States feeling refreshed and ready to get back to work here in the Dominican. Thankful!

Getting on a jet plane!

Checking out that big, wide world while waiting to deplane

Finally made it to our first stop!

Making breakfast with Aunt Suzy!

Scott in his happy place – playing bass!

Fun with Memaw!

Ice cream for dinner? Absolutely!

Happiness!

Good’s Ice Cream visit is a must!

Randomly running into another Freedom missionary’s family!

LCS alum speaking in chapel

Center court with Dad!

Posing under a poster of dad’s high school basketball team as ACSI state champs!

A wonderful breakfast with this sweet lady!

Precious and ornery all mixed up in one

A quick visit with Ang’s grandparents

Making homemade slime with Great Grandma!

Evening bonfire fun

Lunch with this amazing crew!

A chilly softball game

College friends!

Brand new kittens are the best

Their very own treehouse!

Leyton cuddles

Camping fun

Glow-in-the-dark glasses!

My favorite mother-in-law

A fun but muddy hike!

Family

The boys and their creatures…

Water fun!

A new experience – drinking out of a public water fountain

Missions talk with this awesome group at church

Our sweet friends treated us to a day at the aquarium

Such fun!

Tuckered out – one more flight before we’re back!

Headed back to the DR!