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March/April 2020 - Shutting Down and Spring Rains
With the COVID-19 pandemic coming in the middle of March, we had to quickly wrap up 2 graduating college classes in order to comply with a government shutdown of all schools/universities. We were not able to allow any spectators/guests at the events, but we tried to make them as special as possible for these students. It was actually a couple of the most meaningful graduations we've had. In addition, the spring rains have arrived and are pretty heavy, affecting many of our staff. And finally, some of our staff are sending us family pictures to ensure we don't forget them while we are separated, and we passionately think, "How could we ever?!"
With the COVID-19 pandemic coming in the middle of March, we had to quickly wrap up 2 graduating college classes in order to comply with a government shutdown of all schools/universities. We were not able to allow any spectators/guests at the events, but we tried to make them as special as possible for these students. It was actually a couple of the most meaningful graduations we've had. In addition, the spring rains have arrived and are pretty heavy, affecting many of our staff. And finally, some of our staff are sending us family pictures to ensure we don't forget them while we are separated, and we passionately think, "How could we ever?!"
Heading to the airport on a bus at 3AM !!!!
February 2020 - To Israel and Back!
We returned to Tanzania at the beginning of the month and jumped right back into work, but we were also making final preparations to take our team of 15 Bible college instructors to Israel from the 18th-29th. There was a lot to accomplish, amid a LOT of excitement. Everyone had a great time, and it is something we are sure will leave a lasting impression on them!
We returned to Tanzania at the beginning of the month and jumped right back into work, but we were also making final preparations to take our team of 15 Bible college instructors to Israel from the 18th-29th. There was a lot to accomplish, amid a LOT of excitement. Everyone had a great time, and it is something we are sure will leave a lasting impression on them!
January 2020 - Family and Work
We had a busy month with many family and church visits. In addition, Jim spent 10 days attending his seminary program in Birmingham AL. We also experienced the loss of a family member--Janice's brother-in-law, Larry Grannis, but we also had joy in moving Jim's mom, Virginia, into her own place in a senior living community which she had been looking forward to. This seemed like a very short visit home, but the Lord always seems to grant us the ability to experience so many important aspects of life in such a short time.
We had a busy month with many family and church visits. In addition, Jim spent 10 days attending his seminary program in Birmingham AL. We also experienced the loss of a family member--Janice's brother-in-law, Larry Grannis, but we also had joy in moving Jim's mom, Virginia, into her own place in a senior living community which she had been looking forward to. This seemed like a very short visit home, but the Lord always seems to grant us the ability to experience so many important aspects of life in such a short time.