Archive for June, 2009

Praying Our Good-byes

June 30, 2009

Glendale UMC invited us to share our witness and plans for service in Malawi at their worship service this past Sunday.  It was a perfect morning that will remain with us always.
They prayed with us,
“As members of this Christian assembly representing the whole church, we send you into service with your special gifts and graces. [...]

“Friends of Claire” Party

June 26, 2009

Thanks to Trayte Peters for organizing a wonderful send-off for Claire Marin and her friends!
As friends arrived they were invited to sign a t-shirt for Claire, sign a picture mat and fill out a form with their contact information and questions they have about Malawi.  And Trayte has already delivered the finished t-shirt, group picture [...]

Looking forward with joy

June 23, 2009

This weekend we were in Indianapolis with Jeff’s family.  The purpose was to attend Jeff’s Dad’s induction into the Indiana High School Golf Hall of Fame (which was wonderful!). But the side benefit was having all the family in one place to hang out, golf, talk, catch up… and say “good-bye”.  Cap off tearful good-byes [...]

I hope to keep hoping

June 18, 2009

[late Wednesday night]
I’m sad.
I’m tired.
My head hurts.
My heart hurts.
I’m annoyed at all these “last” coffees and lunches and dinners. The countdown is wearing me out. I want to enjoy a meal with my girlfriends without imagining the depth their friendships will grow while I’m gone. I don’t want to be afraid that they will change [...]

Jeff at Home

June 18, 2009

[We are without internet at home so I'm posting a couple blogs written this week at home.]
Jeff’s last day of work was Friday. And I know that we will cherish our time together in the coming year. I appreciate the extra time with him – time to talk, time to plan, time to love one [...]