Learning Thai

Today I'm extra thankful for a family that has served God down through generations leading up to me and my kids. I am tremendously blessed to have had grandparents that served and loved Him. Today is Grammy's funeral (my Dad's mom). I'm remembering a lot of times at her house- doing everything from helping make apple butter in a big pot outside to eating her famous pig stomach at Christmas (not sure if I actually ever tried any of that!). I'm missing my family and just wanting to give them all a hug today. If you see them, you can do it for me!

This is one of the parts of being away that just doesn't get any easier. It hurts to be apart when the family is welcoming a new baby or saying good-bye to a grandparent. Last week, my nephew Vincent (Martin and Sylvia's son) was born and I was happy and sad to be away during another big moment in my family's life. Time is going by too fast- I haven't even met his big brother Elliot yet!
Still, God is good and he's comforted me and known what I need. I'm also grateful for the team and support he's given us here.
Thanks for remembering my family, especially my dad in your prayers today.
-Candice