As a family we’re excited to be coming home in one month for our first home assignment. It’s hard to believe we’ve been in Laos for almost two years! We’re really looking forward to coming back to visit family and friends as well as get in on some fun Minnesota summer activities. One new development for when we return to Laos will be my (Kirk) new position as Director of our language school, “Candlelight”. I’m grateful for the chance to be involved in leading our team of teachers and staff and most excited about teambuilding, mentoring, and discipleship opportunities. Candlelight is a great little community that feels a lot like a family, impacting the lives of dozens of students who come through our doors every day.
Calah will continue with responsibilities at the Home-School Co-op where the girls attend as well as continuing some part-time Lao classes, meeting with neighbors, etc. The girls have had a great year at the Co-op and we’re grateful for this schooling option that allows us to stay in Laos with a reasonable budget.
One thing to pray for is a short-term group of students from Crown College in two weeks. Twelve students will be working with us for two weeks and we’re really praying for the Father to open doors of service for us to be able to minister to the lives of those we care about here.
Well, we will keep you posted on how this last month goes here, and hopefully connect with many of you when we get back. As always, thank you for remembering us, and remembering the people of Laos before our Father.
