Rewalking some former paths...

One of the rewarding things about our stateside journey is being able to renew long time friendships and rewalk some of the former paths of life. 

Recently we returned to Phenix City, Alabama to Central Baptist Church. 

David was called as Minister of Education in April 1978.  

These were very special years in ministry, friendships, and family. 

Then seven and a half years later, we launched out to New Orleans, Louisanna

for David to complete his seminary degree.

Ministry was fruitful -
      * we began AWANA and it still flourishes today
      * many children entered the family of God and some are the key leaders in the church today
      * many lives were impacted for Christ and continue faithful today.
Friendships were laid that still run deep -
      * some friends still live in the Phenix City area and we were able to renew special friendships on this visit
      * some friendships continue from distant cities and are continued with email, facebook, etc.
      * some dear ones have transitioned to the eternal home and await renewed times around the Throne.
Family memories are treasured -
     * Miriam, Stephen and Rebecca were born here.

It was here that God first opened our eyes to Guatemala.  Early in our Christian lives, we had each laid our life on the altar for service with no preferences of location.  As we continued to follow God's path, we ministered faithfully in churches and as He allowed, on mission trips on foreign soil.  We planted mission seeds in the lives of our family, in the lives of church family, in the lives of any who would listen.  Then finally, God said, "Buy a one way ticket."  What a priviledge it was to Guatemala - our heart since those days at Central. 

It was such a blessing to return "home." 

How sweet to hear of their love for us and of their continued prayers,

calling our names to the Lord on a regular basis. 

How blessed we are to have life investers like these dear friends.