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July 2020

Rejoice always, 
Pray continually, 
Give thanks in all circumstances;
for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Fourth of July portrait

We've been enjoying summer! With Liam finishing his school year and various festive occasions, it's been a good month of both work and celebration.   Liam's first pre-school year is complete! Here's his special character award for being an "entrepreneur." 


Ever-learning as we go forward with the website.  Xau finished writing and filming the first video tutorial on how to start a kids' club. Now comes the editing process!  Our friend, Adrian is the videographer we're working with until we get our own cameras and lights.  The dining room serves nicely to transform into the "set." Pray for me as I prepare to film the next session on Monday!



The "To the Great Commission" yearly training conference in Guatemala is going online this year due to Covid. Here's a shot from one of the planning meetings.

Malakai's second birthday was precious, especially since Aunt Yazna was here to join us.  She's been grounded here in Mexico because of the virus, but we've sure enjoyed getting to see some of her.

Tere and Yazna (Xau's mom and sister) even planned an online Zoom baby shower for me!  It was really sweet and something I hadn't even thought of.  They planned the games; brought treats, flowers and decor for the backdrop. 

And yes, amazingly it's been ten years since we met and eight of marriage! We did escape (with face masks and distancing, of course) to a nice dinner date for our anniversary.

Praise God I've been accepted to the hospital where the boys were born. (Just in time! They hadn't been taking patients since they were overfull with moms from other hospitals that had been adapted for Covid.) Just trying to hang in there now with a few weeks left! Hard to believe.  We're so excited and thrilled to be buying some baby girl paraphernalia.  Baby Grace's official due date is September 3rd...place your bets ; ) 

Thank you for taking the time to catch up on us. It means the world to have your support. Please write us back and let us know how you are doing.  We always love to hear from you.  

May His power and grace ever sustain and surprise you! 


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