One Step at a Time: Best Trip Yet!

There is an old hymn that says, "precious memories, how they linger...how they ever flood my soul." Well, our trip home for Christmas was filled with precious, precious, memories! It was so special to be home...as we visited all over the state of Texas!

We were able to visit and spend such good times with friends in Houston. We literally went from one great visit to another our two days in Houston. So fun to see friends from church and Africa! It was so special to get to collect hugs from precious students and their sweet families. Walking in the doors of Mittelstadt, it was like I had not left! What a special school with dear friends!

Then, on to West Texas! We had the best time visiting with family, and having a family Christmas dinner! My mom was able to see ALL her grandchildren! She said it was one of her best Christmases, and she's had EIGHTY-NINE of them! It was a precious time with family!

Last, right before Christmas Eve, we arrived in New Braunfels. All four of our children came! The absolute best treat EVER! We were able to be with friends and family there for eight days! Much conversation, food, coffee, and hugs were shared by all! What a precious memory for sure!

New Braunfels is special to us because that is where we plan to retire. We were able to see the property we had bought sight-unseen! We loved it! It is so gratifying to be at a time in our lives where we are thinking about, dare I say it, retirement (am I THAT old???) and then looking forward to the next adventure! To stand in the quiet peaceful country looking up at the beautiful blue sky, precious indeed!

As we came back to Dubai, we were filled with awe and thanksgiving. We are so blessed! We have such wonderful friends and family, have an awesome place to retire, and will once again call Texas "home." But for now, it's good to be back "home" in Dubai, with the reassurance that God leads always One Step at a Time!