A service to celebrate James’ life was held here in AZ on January 12th. Although heartbreaking, it was a fitting tribute and an edifying time of praising the Father for the life He gave James.

Since then we took a quick and bittersweet trip to visit friends and donors out west here. Some even came from Alaska and Missouri to meet up with us in Colorado. Such precious gifts in the midst of deep sorrow.

We missed Nicky and our nieces and nephew and are glad to be reunited with them here in AZ.

We’re hoping to return to Central Asia soon! However J needs to see a cardiologist and be tested. The results of the autopsy were inconclusive but we (along with our sending fellowship) feel it would be wise for him to follow-up with a cardiologist. The first available appointment is 2/19 so like so many other areas of our lives, we are learning to rest in His timing.

Our hearts are anxious to return to Asia and get back to work. S&B have done great but we’re beginning to see all this traveling take its toll on them. (3 countries & 5 US states in 7 weeks during Christmas and both their birthdays.)

Thanks for remembering us.