Old News

When I was little we lived in a small town in the Philippines. The internet was still years in coming and we didn't even have our own phone. With grandparents an ocean away, staying in touch was important, but so much harder than it is today. We used to get air letters (any missionaries remember those from the 80's?) every few weeks from my grandmother. I still have a pile of them in her old sewing basket. By the time we wrote our letters and they made it to the mailbox, everything written was old news. But sometimes even old news is good news. Like today. Get ready. What follows is our "old" news from last week. We had a whirlwind of a trip to Bolivar, Springfield, and Kansas City. Sixteen hundred miles, lots of hugs, several dear conversations, and numerous pictures later, we finally got home to a waiting Luther and Augustine.

We started the weekend seeing Vince and Alisa on one of their last days in Springfield. They were packing up their house as we arrived. So glad we got to hug their necks and share dinner before they drove away. And very soon we will see them holding their sweet one!


Silas loved getting to meet my other friend Alisa. We had such a fun afternoon together, as you'll see in the video. Silas thought their puppy was hilarious.




My sweet friend Lindsey came to meet Silas, too. I'm thankful she made the drive to see us. Silas needed to experience that joy!

Our dear friends Ted and Shanna opened their home to us while we were in Bolivar. We were encouraged, challenged, and edified by being with them. Just wish we had more time for more conversation. Our kids had such fun "playing" together.

We spent Sunday with friends from Springfield. Angie Wilson cooked for us (love that potato soup!) and the Alvarez' let us spend the night in their home. I was so grateful that everyone was so kind to do what was easiest for Silas. Doesn't he just look so happy to be meeting all his new friends?

And then, one of the sweetest days of all...we went to my grandparents' in Kansas City. Silas met great-Nana and great-Papa for the first time. Their home is one of my favorite places to be. I have been anxious to take Silas there since he was born. We played Scrabble (Silas slept), watched the snow, talked, played, and ate delicious meals. Cousins Noah and Josiah came over with Aunt Lisa one evening. Silas just loved the boys.