sad day

it's one of the worst days of the year-emotionally...and it only happens ever couple of years, but we dread it pretty much more than any other day of the year(s). 

these guys live overseas and we don't see them nearly as much as we wish. and today is the day they return to their home over there.  i can't describe the intensity of the grief we experience when they leave.  they have such hearts for our God and leave such an impression on all lives they come into contact with.

i want to squeeze them

so, so presh.

joy

adorbs

two of my faves (abby, i just love it.  i can't help it, it's my fave.)

clean cousins.

she would much rather be the one doing the mothering.  it rarely goes both ways.

a lot of Heaven in this embrace.

seriously can't handle this.

kills me.

missing your poise and grace...

your, um, bookworm kids (seriously, whose book was that at ACC's graduation?!)

um...yeah.

oh, your hilarious son(who i was attempting to focus on - blame the camera.  sorry T).

love you guys so much.  you're amazing and you are our heroes.  

Thanks for Going.

the work these guys do is close to God's heart.  please join me in praying for encouragement, productivity, health, and protection.  especially for protection.  because the Enemy loves to hate their work...spiritual warfare off of the land where my feet rest(ok, they're actually up, but you get it) is scary and on a level you couldn't even imagine.  i am so excited about the opportunities that await them back home over there, and know they are ready to get their hands dirty in their work again.  health and peace, loves.