Seems like we're not parents of little kids for very long. Just a few years ago, this is what my children looked like.But today, Daniel (who is on the right side of this picture) travels to Macedonia...without us. Half way around the world, for ten days, with $100 in cash, a passport, and a lot of prayer.
As parents, these are scary moments. But they are also moments that give us pause. My family is changing. It's a part of life. My kids are growing up, but there is much to celebrate along the way.
Like today. Daniel raised his own money to go on this trip (well, mostly :-) He's handled himself responsibly and as a respectful, respectable young man should. I'm proud of him, and I really do trust that God will do great things through Daniel and the team today.
He looks a little different these days. (Daniel's the tallest one in the picture). It's a good moment to look at my family and be thankful for all that God has done and for the unspeakable privilege of being an entrusted with their lives, even if it has been for such a short period of time.
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Daniel by far did the best job raising funds for this year's Macedonia trip. He may be quiet, but he was determined, persistent, and willing to work hard. I think he and Mandy were beside each other on the plane ride across the pond; they were pretty pleased with that--no awkward, forced conversations with strangers; rather, permission to be quiet and read.
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