Today I'm going to try and update this blog. Between trying to do facebook and being in the states for 7 weeks and getting a new camera... I haven't been doing much on this site. So, today is the day. I'm actually getting resettled into life in Poland. I've dug out some of what's on my desk. I'm getting into the swing of our new puppy, Zoe. And, I'm keeping my Mom busy with jobs here around the house. (She'll be with us for 6 more weeks!)
So, first off some pictures from the states. We started our trip on Dec 12 and were in Minnesota for a week. Of course, highlights were people (can't believe we know so many people there when we don't even have family there!) and coffee and The Mall of America! That was fun! From there we went to Denver and were there for about 2 weeks which included Christmas, Giles and Emily Hash's wedding, New Years Eve, and lots of time with family. We also had a very nice white Christmas.
After Denver, we headed to Dallas for a few days and met with Rowlett Bible Fellowship Church and some people there (Dan's sister's church). Besides enjoying the Einfalts and their church, Jacob and Dan got to go to a Dallas Stars game and we also all got to go to a Third Day Concert. (Thanks Dave and Deb!)
After Dallas, we headed back to Denver and spent the next two weeks with many, many people. What a privilege to know so many great people! I was amazed by this. We also got to do a few fun things along the way like skiing (Jacob snowboarded 4 times!), birthday parties, being in the mountains, shopping, drinking coffee...
After Denver and on our way back to Poland, we stopped for about a week in the Washington DC area. As a family we got to spend a few days just siteseeing and Jacob had the chance to learn a little American history! (Although, his quesitons stumped Mom and Dad! I think we need a refresher course!) And, then we were at a church, Lake of the Woods, in Virginia not too far from DC. After a few more people and a few more hours on a plane, whew, we arrived in Poland.
What a great 7 weeks!
3 comments:
Hi Laura:
So glad you all made it home safely and that little dog Zoe has come to your home. It was great meeting you and Dan and Jacob and hosting you for our church here at Lake of the Woods. It sounds like you had a great time all over the country before coming here and we are so glad your trip was successful. Lake of the Woods Church is a great church and we are quite involved there, with Bob on the Missions committe, too. We hope to see you another time when you make the rounds here in the U.S. We'll keep posted on your activities on your blog. May the Prayer Shawl I made you keep you warm and cozy! Love to you all - give Jake a big hug for us both - we think he is a great young man.
Fondly, Marie Johnson, Lake of the Woods, near Fredericksburg, VA
Hey Guys:
My message got garbled in transmission! I did forget to tell you about the great comments people had to say about your visit to our Lake church. The ones that just made us glow were: "Were the Hash's your family?" Several of our congregation said that, as well as being so impressed with you and the work you are doing in Poland. We are so happy to be able to have you included in our missions support and look forward to hearing from you - via your blog, I'm sure - as you do a great job with it. Bob and I loved having you at our home and think of you as "family" - tell Jacob that he's truly our "adopted Grandson". Zoe dog is adorable - so happy you have her. That's it for now - keep warm - know that our prayers are with you all. Also, send birthday dates - it will be great to send mail to Poland, too! (We did it to Iraq for a year, when our son-in-law was stationed there.)
Much love, Msrie
What a blessing it was to have you with us during our Youth Missions Conference Retreat! We were soooo blessed by the words you shared! We have a gift to send you and will drop it in the mail to you! The Lord bless you and the work you are doing there for HIS Kingdom! Let us know when you will be back in the area as we would love to connect with you again! The Lord bless you all! Jacob, Christian is wondering how to connect with you. Send us your email address and he will get a letter off to you!
Till Every Student Knows CHRIST,
Pastor Adam
The Lake of the Woods Church
Locust Grove VA
Lam.2:19
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