June was the first of two months of furlough. During these months, I visit the states to see family and friends, and visit with churches. As I sit here to write what went on it feels like a whirlwind…so much happened but I almost can’t remember it all. I have been thankful to see the family and friends that I have had time with so far and looking foward to catching up with others in July.
It was wonderful to catch up with family during the first weekend I was back and after all that our family has been through this year. My youngest sister, Olivia, graduated this year and I was able to go to a graduation party for her. Then I hit the ground running with visiting churches and supporters. This month I have been to: Fellowship, Pinetta 1st, Windsor Baptist (Gainesville, and got to see some Antioch folks while there), Cherry Lake Baptist, Creekside (Gainesville), and 1st of St Pete. It’s been fun catching up with my local churches and some RMI churches. Any time that I can chat about Haiti is a good time! Inbetween these visits I got to spend some time with sweet friends as well. Mama and I also made a weekend trip out of my visit to St Pete. It was nice to getaway in such a beautiful place.
My dear friend, Natalie, came down to visit towards the end of the month. We served in Haiti together for a few years before she moved back to the US. I loved getting to spend time with her and show her the middle of nowhere.
Please continue to pray for me as I am on furlough. It is wonderful to see everyone but hard to be away from home. I often feel out of place in the US anymore and furlough can be a difficult time. Please pray that peoples hearts will be touched through the words that God gives me.
Love You to Haiti and Back 