Family Update

It is amazing how quickly time has passed.  It has been nearly two years since we returned from Haiti.  However, our heart still longs for our adopted country. During the last months of turmoil in Haiti, we have said many prayers for colleagues, friends and ministries affected. We give thanks for some stabilization. Our children seem to finally be growing accustomed to their lives in Michigan. Hannah has developed a passion for feats of strength and dexterity and can now move into a handstand from a seated position. Vivian continues to play the violin and has been enjoying swim team. Isaiah is making good progress on the clarinet and started soccer for the spring.  Esther finished basketball and began tennis.  Socializing with friends is her greatest passion.  Sharon has been renewing herself physically and spiritually and has dived into job searching as she seeks the next stage in her ministry. If you know of any part-time ministry positions, please let her know. Zach is enjoying many aspects of his role as Director of Resonate Global Mission—especially opportunities to see the mission work on the ground.  Adapting to all the changes mentioned on the first side of this newsletter keep him quite busy.  We greatly appreciate your prayers and we give thanks to God for helping us grow in faith and trust in him through this period of transition.

Spring break in Michigan with ice bergs and snow is a far cry from Haiti.  One thing that has not changed, however, is that our children still love the beach (even if its covered with snow).