The People Who Make This Missionary Life Happen

Today has been filled with people, my people. My friends, family, pastors, mission partners, and churches that have made this idea to come to Ireland and build up the church here a continued reality. God had me thinking about all of you today as James and I prepared for our new relationship series with our youth group. As we've prepared for this series God has overwhelmed me with gratefulness for each of you. So I just want to take a moment to say thank you, again... To our families who didn't have a clue two decades ago they'd be sending their oldest off to a foreign land to do mission work. Who took our surprise news two Christmases ago that we were thinking about going to Ireland for a few years with grace and wisdom. Who continually pour into us even when we are thousands of miles a part. Thank you. Ya'll are the best.

To our friends who are constant, faithful, loving, and true wherever we are located. The encouragement and truth ya'll speak into us pushes us to be the best missionaries we can be. Ya'll never cease to inspire us to greatness. Thank you.

To our beloved church families and ministry partners. Who have shaped the man and woman we are today. Who were patient during the times we needed correction and discipline. Who called out and spoke into the giftings and annointings you saw on our lives. Who completely rallied behind us when we needed to raise funds and partners in coming to Ireland. Thank you.

To the man who wooed me with long hair and a guitar named "Tina." Who decided to dream big and lay it all on the line. Who doing life with 24/7 as husband and wife, co-workers, and missionaries is an honor. Life with you never gets old babe. Thank you.