Today I feel JOY because it is our son's 36th birthday and we are going to have a family celebration at Jarra's Ethiopian Restaurant;Dirk's choice of food.
Dare I remember here the wonderful day Dirk was born and was laid on my chest moments after birth. Perhaps only mothers can recall the deep joy of that moment. Thirty six years later it still gives me joy when I hear his voice or when we are together. Jeff and I are eternally grateful for the gift of our son.
Today I'm also EXCITED because we put our first candidate into application with WorldVenture after 5 weeks of walking with Ashley Barram in initial steps to serve in Cote d'Ivoire pursuing a Community Health Internship with Rod and Angelika Ragsdale. I wish you could get to know her as well. We love her and feel it is such a privilege to be in the journey with her. Since we cannot be in Africa, this seems a beautiful way to remain connected to God's heart which is for the nations.
