Then to Denver and Chicago...

The 2x3 campaign meeting in Denver was a little overwhelming with all the special people we were able to connect with.  It was a meeting of all of our worlds... former Malachi friends, special people who have supported this whole thing since the beginning in 1993, interns who have served summers in Poland, family, long-term friends, and even some brand new friends ... the list goes on.  It was an amazing time to rejoice with those we love so much in what God is about these days.  My joy could hardly be contained.

One of the greatest joys for me was to have my assistant, Jola, and her husband, Łukasz, be with us for the meetings.  They are such a part of what God is doing here in Poland that it wouldn't have been right to be there without them.  We sure love them!  Also, two couples who are considering joining our team in Poland also flew out to be with us and get to know us.  Pray for them!  On the far left are Josh and Lora Blair and next to them are Thomas and Stephanie Washington.

We also while in Denver were able to meet with some youth pastors who have led teams of students to Poland in past years and others who are considering bringing a group.  We felt so joined by these leaders who have become so dear to us.  We're encouraging by those who have decided to come... but we're lacking enough groups.  Pray that others would come!  (And, if you know any group that would like to come, let me know!)

My special brother.... how I love my family.  In the midst of meeting after meeting, there were moments of connection with my family.  We were able to remember my Dad (it's already been 4 years!) in a special time gathered around his graveside, have a wild birthday party for Jacob and his cousin, Karri, who are one-day apart in age, and Dan was even around at the exact time when his parents were moving to Dallas.  He and Jacob helped them drive their things down and helped begin the process of unpacking before they flew back to Denver.  Once again we were so thankful for our precious and supportive family.  

We had the privilege of an invitation to join Bill Armstrong, Colorado Christian University President and former US Senator, for lunch in his office.  There are four of us on our team who are CCU graduates and as we pursue a deeper relationship with this university by having students join us for summers and other ministry opportunities in Poland, we were delighted to have the chance to get to know this man and his heart for Poland.  He's been here in the past and desires to do more to be a part of reaching Poles for Christ.