Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Home Assignment Photo Update

 Many people are astounded when they look at our travel schedule during one of our home assignments. When asked how we handle that, I would answer that the travels are equal parts a blessing and a challenge. We LOVE and are blessed by the chance to see so many people who are dear to us, and the travels are also a wonderful adventure to experience together as a family. Additionally, our girls are getting the opportunity to explore America in ways that even some kids who live in America do not! We are thankful for this chance, especially because it helps them feel connected to a country that sometimes feels foreign to them.

On the flipside, we would be lying if we said that travelling is not challenging. We do get weary of sleeping in different beds all the time, spending hours in the car and especially packing and unpacking (and attempting not to lose anything along the way). We always breathe a sigh of relief when we arrive in a place where we will stay for a few weeks. It is a nice respite after lots of travels.

Here are some photo highlights from our recent adventures:

Sharing with a group of folks from Tucker Presbyterian Church in Tucker, GA

Nate celebrating his birthday in GA

Atop Stone Mountain (GA)

Ellie discovering a love for the auto-belays at the climbing gym!

Easter Egg Hunt!

Ellie and Maya with some of their cousins and grandparents

Visiting Bethany's cousin in GA



Feeding animals at a unique drive-through safari experience!



Some of the dogs we've enjoyed along the way...

Skyline Drive in Virginia with another cousin


Luray Caverns, VA


Washington, DC Sights


A park carousel and boba tea in the DC area


A ride with Uncle John in his mustang convertible!

Preaching and sharing at the Covenant Church of Easton