Update from Wisconsin

We are in Haiti temperatures right now. Sure makes us feel at home. But the funny part is hearing everyone here complaining about the awful heat. Feels real good to us. We drove straight here to Wisconsin from Indiana, where we visited with Stan, Gloria, Missy and Bill. Great time, although too short. The trip here was long, but we wanted to get here to be in church on Sunday. Our son Dale was doing a presentation on his trip to Haiti. It was good to be back in our home church and be a part of some great preaching, too.

We haven't done a lot in the two days here, but we have rested a lot. The fun we are experiencing is trying to get the "love bugs" from Florida off our car. They are stuck like glue. Went through a car wash and it did NOTHING...not even the dirt. Guess the bug juice collected the dirt and they are on there forever. We are going to use some special stuff to get them off.

We have another week here, then it's off to Camano Island, Washington for 8 days...well, two days traveling so 6 days there. But then back here to wait for our glasses to come in. And then....well, guess we need to get our act together and make some plans. I know we will be heading to Pennsylvania. Just have to figure out the dates on that.

On our return to Florida we will be heading down the east coast to stop at Hendricks Motor Sports. We want to stop and say thank you to them from someone from Haiti, for all their help during the first weeks following the earthquake. They were such a blessing to MFI, to Haiti and to all the people there. And we hope to stop at Gibbs Motor Sports, too, and let them know how much we appreciated their help as well.

So, all in all, we are still sort of in limbo....we have never been like this before, but it's so good to just simply be here and rest.

We talked to Vero and Abbie a few days ago. I had sent some things in for Abbie's birthday, but it was a very sad time for us, AGAIN, to miss her special day. But she had some friends over and they had cake. Abbie cried because we had sent her some presents. All she wanted was apples and grapes, but we did send some other things, too.

Well, for now, we'll leave you with the thought that God is leading and directing us in all things. I hope He has His hands on you, as well, and is taking you to places where you can see His majesty and glory. If you're in the pits, grasp His hand and He'll pull you up. If you are on top of things, grasp His hand and praise Him for all He has done for you. He IS our strength and shield and we long to do what He wants. Walk with Jesus and let others see His light shining from you!!!!