Furlough

I was able to be back in Kansas from Jan. 8-Feb. 8. People always say, "wow a month! That's a long time!" In some senses it is, but the time always flies by. Furlough for a missionary means a break from day to day ministry, which is great a very much needed. It also means speaking in churches and small groups, meeting with the church missions board, meeting with individual supporters, doctor and dentist visits, financial fun (like getting money put away for retirement and getting your taxes done--yep we pay taxes!), shopping for things that you want to take back, and spending time with people that you love, just to name a few. This year I also put a quick trip in out to CA to meet with Jim and Jodi and to have some face to face time. It was a great month. I had many very special moments and I've very thankful to all that took time to meet with me and pitch in in different ways to make me feel special and get me ready to return!