·    Nicaragua partners - We are in continuous communication with our partner families and churches in Nicaragua. We continue to provide emotional, spiritual, and financial support. We are making plans and revising plans for our return as the situation changes there.

·    Prison Ministry - We have reconnected with Behind the Walls (formerly Bill Glass Champions for Life). We both served in the Harris County Jail (Houston) recently and were thrilled to see some of those say "yes" to Christ. We are scheduled for another prison event soon.

·    BGEA Rapid Response Team - We completed another week of crisis response training with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. We are ready to respond to both natural and man-caused crises as needed.

·    Preaching - Jody has had the opportunity to preach several times since April and Iooks forward to other opportunities as they arise.

·    Personal maintenance - We are taking some time to catch up on doctor's appointments and other things that have been delayed during our time in Nicaragua.

·    Family and Friends - We are thrilled to be able to spend some time with our family and catch up with friends as time allows. We still have family to visit and have yet to sit face to face with many of you. If we are unable to return to Nicaragua soon, we would love to see you.

·    Appreciating God's Providence - While we mourn for Nicaragua, we can see God's hand in having us "beached" in the U.S. This time has allowed us to be in Texas while our daughter and family are here from China We have been able to support a loved one during an extended hospitalization. The Lord has put in front of us several unexpected opportunities to minister to others in crisis. We are grateful that while we yearn to go back to Nicaragua, the Lord has seen fit to keep us busy in various ways.