The Norma//Ben Adventure!!

The first weekend of November I traveled with Lisa (again)to Minnesota to see Norma and Ben. Norma is a wonderful blessing to me. She is my longest commited supporter and I had never met her until Nov. 7th. The lunch we had was delicious but the fellowship was so delightful. I could not stop smiling. This strong woman had so much to share about her life and the places she had been and her enthusiasm for the work I am going to be doing was just so encouraging. I must never forget the gift I have been given by God in Norma. She picked my name off a list of all those serveing in Asia, and choose to partner with me. Then after lunching with Norma, we traveled up to Adventurous Christian Covenant Camp to see my brother, Ben. We got to meet the sled dog pack, hike the Cascade Nat'l Park's river walk, and played lots of games. I talked to Mike, Ben's boss, about the steps it takes to get to Asia. These steps are so confuseing. I know that most of you are still confused too, which is totally understandable....please contact me if and when you have questions.

Ron and Marg

So, on Monday the 3rd of November, I had lunch with Ron and Margaret. Thank you for a delicious lunch and for the joy you always encourage in me. I was reminded that those special souls who pour into you when you are young do not stop caring or pouring even when you are not so young. I left their house feeling encouraged and full of hope for this world.

Wilma

So on Wednesday, Oct, 29th, I traveled to Cedar Rapids, Nebraska with my friend Lisa to visit Wilma. Thank you so very much for being such a great hostess. We had lunch at the Senior Center in Cedar Rapids and it was incredible. :) I spoke to the entire Senior Center about leprosy and Asia. Because it was Grandparent's day the 3rd and 4th graders came and did a short program which was wonderful, and then the best part was getting instruction on how to shuck corn by two of the adults. We (Lisa and I) were then given a tour of the church (I attended it when I was very young) and the town. Wilma, still plays the organ and still gardens. I was able to give Wilma a better picture of what I will be doing and I hope that I was able to answer all of her/your questions. Wilma says hello to her sisters and brothers in Lincoln and to Rhonda, Jerry, and Ben. :)

Second Open House

So, Thank you all who came to see me at my Open Houses. I know that it was very enjoyable to me and I hope that those of you who came, learned more of my plans. I am so glad that you were able to come. I know several of you were unable to make it and I am contimplating having another one later: I will keep you posted. I am humbled and encouraged by all of your love.

First Open House Down!!

My first Open House was a blast!! Thank you to all who came and to all who prayer for the event. I think that I was able to give some much needed information to those who came. Plus, I got to play Prince Caspian with the Wegerzyn boys. What a good day!! For those of you who want to catch the next one breeze by on the 28th.

I want to sit down with you!!

I think that this busy life just sweeps us away, however, I would love to take a chunk of time and sit down with you and tell you about where I am in support raising, how nursing is needed in Asia, and how you can be involved. Check out my calander there to the right -----> and see when I am free and then email me at DeniseJ@worksmail.net. I can not wait to hear from you.

Open House!!

I want to provide a time for those of you with questions or who want to learn more to converse with me. Oct 25th from 4pm-8pm or Oct 28th from 7pm-9pm at 1611 Smith Street. Drop by for conversation, coffee, and treats.