January update

22 January 2012

This past week Larry and I were stuck at home along with many other Western Washington people as the worst winter storm in years blasted through.  We received about 6 inches of snow with lots of cold air and it was nice to be safe and warm inside our home.  

 We were so fortunate that we did not have to be on the road last week and were able to travel to Seattle on Saturday to meet a new family interested in missions overseas.

Katie, Alisa, Mark, Libby, Nathan, Paul, Susan, Larry

We had a wonderful Christmas and New Years with my family in Canada.  We traveled to British Columbia on Christmas Eve and spent time with both my brothers.  My father flew over from Ontario and we did all kinds of fun family things together – Christmas brunch with the traditional cinnamon roll wreath, going to Stanley Park to see the amazing lights, an Indian meal out and we even watched a movie together.  It was great to be together.  We even traveled to see more family in Chilliwack and visited my 5^th grade teacher (from India).

We traveled back to Sequim on January 2^nd and have been keeping busy here.  If you peek in our front window in the mornings you will see Larry and I “Walking for Weight loss and so much more.” Yes, we have officially put on the furlough obligatory bulge and need to walk it off.  We are hoping to get back in shape before we head back to Mozambique. 

Miss Salmon, Susan's 5th grade teacher in India

We have been inviting friends over for a meal and it has been great to reconnect. Our Sundays are scheduled at various churches and we have enjoyed sharing about the ministries in Mozambique.  We are blessed to have such faithful supporters in prayer and finances. 

We shared at local churches the past two weeks in Sequim.  The last weekend in January, we will be traveling back to Vancouver, B.C. to represent One Mission Society at Mission Fest.  We look forward to being with other OMS missionaries.  Pray that the many people who visit the different mission booths will be encouraged to serve the Lord in missions. 

As soon as we return to Sequim, we will do the laundry and pack the bags for warmer weather and head to Florida.  Yea!!  We will be participating in the camp meetings at Avon Park, Florida.  That will end on the 12^th and we will take a few days of vacation before we head back to Sequim. 

We appreciate your prayers as we prepare for all these meetings at the various churches.  We pray that we will be able to share our hearts effectively and encourage those who have been supporting the ministries in Mozambique. 

God Bless,

Larry & Susan