Grandma is Coming to Visit

Gary's Mom has talked for a while about coming to England to visit, well a few weeks ago she finally booked her ticket. She will be here for two weeks in September/October.

When we told the kids they screamed with excitement. They are truly looking forward to seeing Grandma again. An added bonus is that she will be here for both Elaina's and Deanna's birthdays.

To make this trip she had to get a passport - her first ever, as she has never left America before.

Please pray for her as she is a little (actually very) nervous about making this, her first international journey partly because she will be traveling on her own.

Thanks

Michelle

Letters from Home

What a surprise we had today when Daniel and Elaina received a large envelope from St Louis. It contained many letters from children in their Sunday School class.

I wish you could have seen their joy as they read that their friends, not only remembered them but also took the time to write.

Thank you Katie and Lori for doing this for them. Through blessing my children, you have blessed me also.

Michelle

Cool English Summers

English summers are a lot cooler than summers in St Louis. There is no air conditioning here - there is no need for it. But you can imagine how cool it is when I tell you that today Jeremiah found a blanket, one of the dining room chairs and dragged them into the kitchen. He positioned himself a couple of feet in front of the oven and wrapped up in the blanket - just to keep warm!!

Michelle

The Gospel and the Poor: A Case for Compassion

Tim Keller: The Gospel and the Poor: A Case for Compassion from Here's Life Inner City on Vimeo.

Following Christ

"God isn't looking for people of great faith, but for individuals ready to follow Him" -- Hudson Taylor

Are you ready to follow?

Michelle

Proverbs 30:7-9