Plans aren't set but August, 2015 - January, 2016 we are planning our next "HOME MINISTRY." In days of old, this used to be called furlough. It will be a time for us to reconnect with you, get some extra training, and visit colleges with Ben! That last point is somewhat of a shocker but it's true. Ben is a 10th grader this year and next year will be his junior year, a good time to visit college.
While years ago, missionaries went to the field for 4 years and then returned for 1, it seems today we see missionaries on various schedules. A lot of it depends on what you are doing and how costly it is to travel to the USA. Missionary school teachers, for example, tend to go home every summer. In this hemisphere, many are able to return home for Christmas break as well. We have many friends who do this. In fact, most of our missionary friends here go back to the USA at least once a year.
For us, it seems best to be here for 2.5 years and then return for about 6 months. Every time we go and return, there is adjustment. And so yearly visits would seem emotionally hard for us. At the same time, being away for 4 years seems too long. We feel it is really important to be face to face with supporters and family.
As we begin to make these plans, we want to let you know. If you work at a church and there is a mission conference, please let us know its dates as soon as you can.
We hope we can see YOU in 2015!
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