Al Ain ~adventure into the unknown #1

As Senior Service Volunteers, there are real and meaningful sacrifices that come with our desire to serve our Heavenly Father. While we are grateful for this opportunity, leaving family is by far the hardest part. Knowing it will be many months before we can hold, hug, and snuggle them again weighs heavily on our hearts. These relationships are our greatest earthly treasures, and distance does not make that separation any easier.

These are the loved ones we have left behind for the next 18 months as we step forward in faith, trusting that the Lord will watch over them, bless them, and keep them safe while we serve. Though we are apart for a time, we are forever connected by love, prayer, and the eternal bonds of family.

Here is the first batch we are missing; our six wonderful children, from left to right: Robbie (39), Marcie (43), Kenny (36), [Jamie (me), Billy], Willie (41), Mindy (45), and Timmy (33). They are all incredible sons and daughters, devoted spouses and parents, and righteous individuals who love Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father. Each of them brings so much goodness, laughter, faith, and strength into our lives. We love them deeply, will miss them dearly, and couldn’t be prouder of who they are or more grateful for their constant love and support.

Pictured with them are their amazing spouses, who have become cherished sons and daughters to us, and the 23 beautiful grandchildren they have added to our forever family. These precious little ones bring endless joy, purpose, and meaning to our lives, and we feel incredibly blessed to be surrounded by such a legacy of love, faith, and family.

Matthew 28:19
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.”

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We will be living in the wonderful town of Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the next 18 month! 

~ God be with you until we meet again ~