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We made it to Guatemala, our final WR country! Time remaining on the WR is so short! I’m in Antigua and have rejoined the other June WR’ers. Each of our “original” small teams will minister in Guatemala for a week or two. During the final week or so of the WR, the squad will reunite to debrief together. After the WR, I will return to the Middle East (with my mom this time!) to see my new little niece, Anna Grace (born April 6!) 


Here’s a rough itinerary for the next couple of months:



  • April 10 – Team Concrete’s ministry time
  • April 23 – June Squad’s Final Debrief
  • April 30 – Arrive in Ft. Lauderdale at 5pm, immediately flying to East TN
  • May 9 – Leave for the Middle East
  • May 27 – Return to East TN (parent’s house)

I have an invitation for you! In my immediate family, we have a tradition of reading the Psalms as a countdown to the day a person’s returning. It dates back to my dad’s long military deployments. For example, on April 8, 2008, my family and I read Psalm 23, noting that there’s 23 days until I arrive home. April 30th, we’ll read Psalm 1. If you want to (no pressure), you’re welcomed to join us.


Thanks SO MUCH for your prayers!!! Here are some specific ways you join me through prayer these next couple of months.


Prayer requests:



  1. Concrete’s team ministry time will be filled with joy, unity, balance in personalities, eagerness to serve God, focus, sweet time of closure and fellowship. My teammates still on the field: Sarah D, Mark S, Katey B. Also pray for teammate Lauren in U.S.
  2. Final Debrief will be uplifting, not lonely or stressful, restful, filled with sweetness, glorifying to God, uplifting to my soul.
  3. For April 30, pray that buses and planes and luggage and customs and whatever else will be protected, safe, on time, smooth, etc. That I will have time to say goodbyes to my teammates, that I will have joy-filled closure with these friends. Also please pray that I’m able to get through customs quickly, making my 7:10 pm plane, and the next connection too. That it will be a sweet reunion with my parents that midnight.
  4. Pray for protection during the time with my mother, brother, and sister-in-law in the Middle East. Safety – physically, spiritually, emotionally. Good fellowship, continued peace and unity in our family. That we’ll be helpful, not a burden. Pray for other friends coming to work out-of-town with my brother during that time, and for my brother and sister-in-law’s time being apart (it will be their longest ever, which will be especially hard with a newborn).
  5. There are several logistical things due soon (education for CPA license, reviewing tax filings, insurance decisions, etc). Please pray for wisdom with time and discernment with decisions.