Where has the summer gone? Crayons are on sale again & backpacks fill the store shelves. Our summer has been a whirlwind!!!! Chris successfully went to Venezuela for the district trip that we had previously planned. Lots of great things happened along the way! There are many updates & photos of the work accomplished by the team in Pavia at the following link......http://venezuela2011rfa.blogspot.com/ Thankfully, Chris did very well with the trip... though he was quite exhausted when he returned!
We also had the opportunity to attend the NC District Kid's Camp put together by Randy Thompson & the Kidz Ablaze ministry. What an awesome time to be with so many children as they not only had fun, but also had an amazing time with God. Our boys had such a wonderful time hanging out with so many kids. I will say however, that Fayetteville is one HOT place in the summer! I don't think I have ever sweated that much in my entire life!
Following our travel adventures we have tackled the oh so exciting process of finishing our medical requirements so we will be ready to return to Venezuela next summer. Let's just say that we have been poked, prodded, stuck, & checked in places that no one should ever have to experience! (ha ha) But on the bright side... the boys & I are finished!!! I will be so happy to see the little check mark beside our name saying that we are officially done! Ohhh... the angels in heaven will be singing!
Now, I have begun the job of packing ... AGAIN! The art of packing becomes a skill that all missionaries must possess. Being able to get as much stuff as possible into a small space is quite the talent. We will be headed to Texas for a meeting-retreat with missionaries from 5 of the countries in South America. It will be a fabulous time I am sure. Our boys will be reunited with the missionary family that cared for them while I was in the hospital with Chris.
Once we return we are full time traveling & itinerating. We are so looking forward to visiting so many of you to share about the many amazing things that are happening in Venezuela. We will also begin homeschooling again. Life is always an adventure around the Nelson house......
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