In between we have eight and a half days with Shirley’s family (we fly out the day before Thanksgiving and arrive in Belgium the next day). Usually when we visit the US, once every three years, we have to fit everyone in to a pretty packed schedule. That means that Shirley’s family gets about 3 full days. So this time will be a real blessing.
We want to take some time to be with Shirley’s sister, whose health is not doing well. It will also be a time to see the rest of the family and be an encouragement where we can be. We are wondering what the weather will be like - especially since we are only taking hand luggage. Sweaters and coats take up a lot more space, but we figure for the 10 days we are traveling, a smaller suitcase will do just fine.
We are so thankful for the blessing of being able to travel. Although Shirley is not as flexible as she would like to be, she doesn’t want to put anything off at this time. And although we will not be able to see anyone else on this trip, we look forward to seeing her family and being able to see everyone else soon.
Usually we would have made it to the US in the Spring of this year. That did not work out as travel rules were restrictive. Then, as we thought of coming in the Fall, a long trip and rising costs just didn’t fit. But we do hope and pray that we will be able to make our trip this coming Spring. It will have been 4 fours since we have seen most of our family or supporters.
Please keep our travel and visit in your prayers as well as our hopeful plans for the coming year. And if you are in the area of Omaha in the coming week, let us know - perhaps we can get together for a cup of coffee somewhere.
(Picture of Shirley with her brothers and sister in 2016)
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