When Joern and Sheila finally arrived at the airport it was as if we had just seen each other a little while ago. It was like it always was, just this time with more children and less space. We had a good time and it was great to catch up. Joern was gracious enough to agree to teach on prayer for two days! On the first day of teaching the younger of their sons had an unpleasant encounter with a piano. Fortunately no stitches where needed, though Mom and Dad were a little stressed and worried at first. After the appropriate bandage was found all was well again. The kids wanted to go out and play in the snow, I think it hurt the little guy more not to be able to go out then the pretty big bump on his head. Well, he was allowed to go out the next day in the afternoon, since his parents were fairly sure that he didn't have any more problems. The kids went outside for the majority of the day and played in the snow and build snow forts. We all had fun and I enjoyed having them here and talking, reminisce and catch up on what each of us was doing. I am thankful that God made it possible for them to visit. After a few short days they had to leave to Sheila's hometown, where they were eagerly awaited for her mom's birthday. While we watched them go through security at the airport, I was wondering when we would see them again. Through my tears I remembered though that God made it possible now and who knows - He can do anything. It was just a little sad to see them go because of course we enjoyed their company and it was also a little bit of home when they were here and they took that with them again when they left. So, good bye my friends may God bless you and your children richly. My prayers are with you as you give up many things to live in a country not your own, raising your children there and bringing God and His word to the people of Cyprus.
I wasn't very good taking pictures, the kids took most of them :D
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| Sheila and Elizabeth are taking a nap.... |
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| Nina didn't have jet lag, she claimed she had "Lange-lag" |
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| Helen is really a sweatie..... |
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| Katie, is so adorable...... |
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| the kids were playing some games, I think hangman in this picture |
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| Lukas still has the bandage that is the result of him tackling the piano |
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no clue who took this picture, but obviously they had fun :-) |
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