Tuesday, August 5, 2008

The conference

Encouraged. Excited. Ready.
After spending just a little time at the conference this week, that's what we are.

Sunday afternoon, we returned to the Heim, where the conference is being held for the week. Since we are planning on leaving next Monday, and have lots to do this week, we only stayed till yesterday evening. Even though it was short, we're so glad we went!

When we got there, we were so surprised to see so many people that we knew! We didn't realize this earlier, but it was actually a conference for all those in Europe who are on home assignment. We were so surprised and thrilled to see our friends from Moscow there! We had wonderful times of fellowship, yummy food, encouraging speakers, and lots of fun playtime for the girls. We are really thankful that we were able to be there, even though just for a little bit!
(I didn't take too many pictures... too busy watching the kids and fellowshipping... but here are a few...)

It was great catching up with friends that we haven't seen for a while.


We REALLY appreciate these guys! Ivor helps oversee the work that we are involved in in T-land, and he and Gudi are a big encouragement to us.



Nina got quite attached to this little boy. Actually, they were constantly picking on eachother!


Aria thought it was SO fun being with the 'big' girls. :)


1 comment:

Erin Rebecca said...

Wow!!! That is so cool. I was thinking that Ivor etc. would be there but wasn't sure. But so so neat that you saw Richard! and Carmen! and lucas and wow...we'd love to visit with them!
Glad it was so fun and refreshing. hope the next week is good- not too stressful and crazy. thinking about you lots. we are in the middle of our travelling across canada from one grandma's place to the other's. The kids didn't mind the carseats!! Miracle:)