Saturday, August 8, 2009

Empty Nest

On August 4 our girls boarded the Air Niugini flight for their trip back to the USA and Union college.


Dad was stoic while Mom shed bitter tears! For me, one of the greatest sacrifices of being a missionary is the separation from those you love. It never gets easier. But I thank God for providing the means and ability to bring them home this summer. While the time passed way to quickly, it was a summer packed full of wonderful memories.

(Our last night together)

(Betsy saying "goodbye" to a best friend.)

All was not fun and games. Their cheerful willingness to help wherever needed (from chemically cleaning steel beams to designing a Web site) made them a blessing to the AAS team as well.


(Cleaning the cockpit of the PAC750)


Thank you girls. You are sorely missed!