Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Des Moines

Elaine and I participated in First Federated Church's annual missions conference in Des Moines, Iowa. What a great time! We met lots of wonderful people and saw friends and family we hadn't seen in awhile.

We enjoyed a meal with dear friend Angie Gardner. The next day both she and hubby Greg came to church to catch a "Glimpse of Latin America" that Elaine, Peter Hocking and I presented. It was so fun to see them again!

We met so many wonderful people. Peter and Yana Smirnov were at the conference just one day. I was SO GLAD to get to know them! They're Russians, serving the Lord in their own country in youth and leadership development ministry. What an outstanding couple!


We enjoyed two meals with Uncle Walt and Aunt Loretha. And of course I didn't think to take pictures! But I did get one of Aunt Helen in her new beautiful "pad" where she just enjoys life, no dishes, no cleaning house, no worries, she just lets others take care of her! She's worked hard all her life, she deserves the rest!

Elaine's children Daniel and Mary Vogt and their four little ones were also at the conference and as per usual, I didn't think to take pictures! They're headed to Malawi with SIM. It was a special joy to see them and hear about their ministry.

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