Sally and I are now back in the USA for our stateside assignment. As you can see by the pictures, the first event was to celebrate with Kelly her graduation from Taylor University. We are so proud of her. We thank God for how she has grown in her spiritual, academic, and social life while at Taylor. It truly has been a 'perfect' match for her. Transitioning from academics to working is not easy, especially in the current economic environment. Kelly is searching for jobs, but for now will be living with us.
So where are we? We are living in Charlotte, Michigan. Our apartment is above where my parents live so it makes it easy to check on mom and dad and help them. They, along with Sally's mom, are getting older and need our help.
So what will we be doing? Our assignment is to share what God is doing in the amazing work of transforming lives of the people of Kigoma, Tanzania where we serve. We will be sharing those stories in churches, camps, missions conferences, medical missions meetings and any place that we are invited.
Also, this is a time to be with family. In addition to seeing Kelly graduate, in August we get to see our son Adam graduate from Physician's Assistant/MPH graduate program. Then in September Adam and Brianne will get married in Midland, Michigan. So it will be a great summer.
In addition, I will be doing some training in Ultrasound and getting needed continuing medical education credits. Sally will be getting certified in teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) as that will be part of her ministry when we return.
When will we return to Tanzania? God willing, our plans are to return to Kigoma after Christmas. This is a longer stateside assignment than our usual, but this is our time to help family, celebrate what God is doing, and share His message of hope.
How can you get in contact with us? Right now, email is probably the best as we are still sorting out cell phones. We would love to hear from you and maybe we will be traveling to your area.
What happen with the water? Lastly, I am so excited to share that Kigoma Baptist Hospital now has two working water wells. Thanks to Mr. Don Reed and his team at Open Doors Enterprises, we not only have clean drinking water but new tanks and the water is piped to each of our buildings! It is a HUGE blessing. God is good.
Daily by His grace…
Larry and Sally
