It has been one month since we landed back in America. Although, for us, the race life still continues. We got to see a lot of friends and family this past month, moving about every four days:
We landed in NYC where our college friend Myra picked us up with her husband Jacob and brought us to their home in CT for a few days. 
Then we flew to OH to spend Thanksgiving with Brian’s grandparent’s and his parent’s.
We then drove with Brian’s parent’s back to his home town in WI where we got to catch up with Beth’s Aunt and Uncle from IL, Brian’s friend Ryan from high school, our good friend Pam from Stout and Brian’s sister’s family. 
After sorting through our remaining belongings we loaded them into the car to drive to MN to see Beth’s parent’s and extended family in the area.
We then traveled to IL for a Scheunemann family retreat and got 
to meet Beth’s goddaughter for the first time in person since she was born nearly two years ago!
The sprint is over and marathon is just beginning…
We have been able to see our country and everyone here with a such a different perspective. America is a blessed country. With the capability to bring glory to God in so many ways. A country with so many opportunities, resources, access, and knowledge. But no matter where you are in the world, there is always repair needed in relationships with others and with God.
We finally have two weeks in one place, spending Christmas with the Woods parents in Florida. AMEN for sunshine, beaches and being back at the ocean. Trying to re-connect with people, get rejuvenated, and plan our next move. Then we pick up, again, and move on.
We will go out, in faith, with a passion and a vision. So far it seems to be heading to Chiang Mai, Thailand working with Remember Nhu. There is a generation of children that need protection from being sold into human trafficking, discipleship, and opportunities. We will be praying and fasting to follow God’s heart.
We will run with endurance a race set before us. For now it’s nice to be back to a slow jog…bike…and swim.
