A time to embrace JOY.

JOY. An emotion that is priceless. It has been indescribable being back for the Holidays with our families. Christmas was simply great. May you enjoy some of our Christmas moments with our beautiful family... camera died right before we got to my parents house for dinner... (I'm sure my mom got great pics)! Spending the last year in Burundi was nice as we shared it with our Chinese, German and Burundian friends; (a Christmas we will never forget as we shared on the book of Luke and saw Gin's eyes light up!) Although this year, it was filled with many many emotions.

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We have the greatest joy in the world knowing we were in the midst of our family in this precious time, at the same time trying to cherish every moment knowing just a week later we are returning back home to Burundi. (That contains a joy all in itself, as we are about to take in precious orphaned children who are so broken)... We always find ourselves divided. Isai continually reminds me "Let your heart be where you are". He explains, when your in America let your heart follow you and not remain in Burundi that we can give our all to those we love. And visa versa of course...

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On a side note, Malaki got dedicated today at our home church "Orlando House of Prayer". We look forward to all the Lord has in store for him. Malaki meaning God's messenger; Daniel meaning God is my judge. A powerful name, for a powerful child of God born with purpose and a calling to help usher in the coming of the Lord.

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Off to Maryland to share and visit with one of our partner churches on Thursday and early next week... we begin our 2 day trip back to Burundi via Ethiopia! We have to sleep in Ethiopia due to our layover; can't wait for Isai and Malaki to see the beauty of this land! All our love...