We went over 2,000 miles today, a milestone we just had to stop and celebrate! Buoyed by a southerly breeze, we made excellent time to Beardstown; arriving around 10:30 AM. Bob and Stacey Young hosted us, with Bob even driving down the highway to greet us, and take our bags.
Shortly after lunch, Brenda arrived with Noah and Tabitha. Tabitha is leaving for and internship in Houston, TX, in the morning. Noah, Luey and Andy all went fishing with Bob. The prize for catching the biggest fish goes to Andy!
The B'town brethren have been long-time supporters of our work in Taiwan. It was great to see so many familiar faces at the Gloritrek program; including our old co-workers, Lance and Kim Hampton. They are both on staff at FCC. After the Gloritrek program, Emily surprised me by driving over from Champaign. She brought black cake and balloons to celebrate my 50th birthday -- which took place out in the desert west of Phoenix. I was quite surprised!
Noah is planning on joining us tomorrow as we pedal to Lincoln! It reminds me that sometimes things don't go exactly as you envision or plan. The same is true when we set out to adopt a people group or plant churches among a UPG! Though things don't always go as planned we must still trust that the Lord is in control and He loves us -- even Noah! :-)
Thanks for praying!
Dave, Luey, Andy and Noah
That's a great picture of Andy with the fish! LOL!
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