Wheaton visit

We had the privelege of going back to First Baptist of Wheaton to participate in their missions conference. Because there were so many people to see, and so little time, (We had to be back Monday for school for Ben & Caleb.) we decided to have an open house. Problem was, we were busy Saturday and Sunday with mission conference events. So we asked our friends the Frosts if they would help. Edna was only too happy to do lots of kitcheny yummies. That is a specialty of ours. Shirly W. helped a lot too. She worked tirelessly even though she was responsible for a lot of the missionary conference logistics. Thank you guys!

The Frosts with Lisa, and Shirley. Thanks for your help!

Johnson family

Scripture Press friends. McClellands, and J. Morris

Sarah & Emily.

Anyway, because of that, we've got some more pictures of some of you on the blog. Every one of you is part of a team who prays, gives, and supports us in many ways.

People at Wheaton have been asking our plans. We plan to return to Mali in June 09, when this school year finishes. We will join Hilary in Dakar, and then head on to Mali.
We are so looking forward to getting back, but we haven't announced our plans until now because we're waiting for clearance to leave from WorldVenture. We have a bit of support to raise. Please pray with us that God would touch some new people, and maybe 1 new church to join all of us as partners.

As far as medical expenses from this past year goes, God has blessed in such a huge way. The expenses for Lisa's surgeries are all taken care of. There will be some ongoing expenses as the therapy part isn't done, but the main surgical expenses are gone! Thank you.
One expense that is related to this is the air tickets to get back this summer. Some of your churches have had projects to raise money to go towards medical expenses. We explained to the missions committees that the airfare to go back was part of that. While the insurance brought us home, it does not take us back. Airfare to come home at the end of our term was in the budget, but this unexpected leg was ... well .... unexpected.

Anyway praise to God for these great things He has done! Lisa can hear! Bills are minimized!
The kids have had a good school year! Praise Him!

Thanks for stopping by,
Tom & Lisa