Luckily I have seen a lot of you, my faithful and loving supporters and partners in this, in person. But there are far too many that I haven't seen. But I am happy to say that I have enjoyed being home, although I have missed the people and places often enough. But I think that is expected. I spent a lovely Christmas with my family. I've been able to visit Tennessee twice and visit some friends and one friend in particular ;)
I must say 2011 was a great year. I cannot believe it is over. But looking back at all I experienced I guess it shouldn't surprise me! I am looking forward to this new year. I will tell you though, I am not 100% sure what 2012 will bring, and it scares me a little but also excites me more. I do have some plans so I want to share those with you. To keep you in the know.
In February I am planning on moving to Humboldt, TN. This is where the home office of Kontaktmission is. There I will work in the office for a few months [starting with 2] and see how it goes from there. I will be helping with development and fundraising. I'm not completely sure of all the tasks they have for me, but I am looking forward to experiencing a different side of the mission. I will still be living off of support while I am working at Kontakt. Just to give you an idea. Even the director of Kontaktmission USA raises support for his salary even though he is based in the USA.
I hope to get involved with a local church plant while I am in the area. I have already contacted them and I am excited about learning more about the missional community and the church planting movement in the states.
I cannot express my gratitude for you. Over the months I was comforted knowing people were praying over me and reading/joining in my adventures! It was a wonderful time but it was hard at times and hearing from you helped.
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| Our family Christmas. My niece Gabi excited about her Doll House!! |
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| Our skinny tree!! |
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| The Downs' siblings. Finally all together! |
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| Bradley and I out to dinner!! Visiting in Tennessee!! |
