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Plodding, Playing, Planning

PLODDING – Now that we are newly returned to Canada, every day brings new little setup projects to work through. Some are quick, some call for plodding. For example, I am teaching myself how to install handrails on the twisty staircase leading up to our second-floor living place. In the coming days, I will learn the art of stump […]

Goodbyes and Hellos

Just now we stepped back into the house here in Birmingham after saying goodbye to our next door neighbour. Yesterday we said goodbye to our car. Every day involves goodbyes — goodbyes to people, possessions, and a way of life we’ve gotten used to over these 15 years in the UK. Recently we reflected on […]

Ministry News

Here in the UK the news is out about us leaving permanently on July 25th after 15 years of doing life together. Interactions and meetings are tinged with a slight sadness as the time approaches. Every Tuesday and Thursday Karen meets and teaches her English students, longing for God’s salvation to visit them. Whether in the […]

Beginnings and Endings

English Class News Karen continues to meet new Afghani ladies who come to class mainly through the invitation of a long term student also from Afghanistan. Please pray for the safe return of this lady’s husband and adult son who went to Afghanistan recently so the son could get married and that permission can quickly […]