Time to Celebrate

I've been reflecting on what GOD has done in and through us in our first full year here in Botswana I am amazed and humbled. I have tried to determine the impact of both our ministry and on our family. We have held (2) 3-day Children's Ministry conferences - one is Gaborone and one in Masunga; (3) 1-day seminars - in Selebi-Phikwe,at AFM,and at OBC; we have started with will continue (3) weekly leadership trainings; have staffed and run (3) VBS's; have established and will continue (1) Bible Study for the teachers of Gakuto; and we celebrate (5) children ministries that have launched and are continuing on a weekly basis by the impact of what we have taught.

Our Family impact is still under evaluation. We are leaving for our visit in states in a few days. Hunter is leaving Botswana to stay in the states. We have no idea what that will be like for us as a family here but know it is not going to be easy. This past year there have been great days and not so great days. We have missed our daughter and families terribly. We have felt sad and lonely. We have shared many laughs, and at other times felt depressed. We have experienced many extremes being energized, bored, excited, lonely, loved, tried, and tested. We have grown and learned from our experiences and most importantly have experienced God in ways we could never have imagined.

Pray for this little family and how we handle the home visit and return back from the USA. Thank you for your prayers and support and love. Without them, we could have never made it this far. ~ Scott