Greetings from Arkansas! Almost one week ago, we packed up 11 suitcases and 9 carry-ons and flew to Dallas, Texas. Over the past few days we have been taken good care of. We have been given rides and a car to drive, comfortable beds to sleep in, delicious meals, tons of advice and encouragement at the Missions conference, and pledges of support. We are bone tired, a bit dazed and shocked at how quickly life is changing, and bouyed up by a sense of purpose and rightness in our quest. God is blessing us so much! We've met up with old friends and new friends and friends of family members who are now our friends. Our kids have been such good troopers trough this.

It's interesting to be forced to live one day at a time. There is no looking back and the future is such a veiled shadow. Each day is important for what it contains and who is in it, but we also know that the timer is ticking down for certain things that we have to handle while we have the opportunity. One more week left in America for quite a while. I pray that we can leave next Monday prepared.

Thank you for your encouragement and prayers.