February 9, 2009 - February 9, 2014.
We're breaking out the good wine tonight, raising a glass to the King!
Thank you to every one of you whether in China, US or elsewhere.
Teammates past, friends, family, brothers & sisters.
You've been there for us five years strong.
Our success and happiness here is because of your constant support in every form.
Thank you to every one of you whether in China, US or elsewhere.
Teammates past, friends, family, brothers & sisters.
You've been there for us five years strong.
Our success and happiness here is because of your constant support in every form.
And thank you Jared for tonight's cabernet.
FLASHBACK
2009
First Post Ever - upon arrival, we were depressed.
Like So Weird - including men sleeping on metal poles and Drew's back suffering giant hickeys.
"This is the best haircut I've ever had!" - don't hate him because he is beautiful.
"This is the best haircut I've ever had!" - don't hate him because he is beautiful.
2010
Turning Chinese I Think I'm Turning Chinese I Really Think So - my babies wear split pants, proudly.
Nice Try Thief - I was pregnant and punched a man on the bus after he tried to rob me.
600 Chicken Legs - the things we used to do for college students.
600 Chicken Legs - the things we used to do for college students.
2011
Deaf Man Meets Blind Man on Scooter - my dad gets hit by an electric bike.
Justice Rolls - we brought Jonathon home, with trepidation and joy.
Mono - Drew nearly dies.
2012
Village New Year's - in an earthen countryside home.
As Seen From My Kitchen Window - kids making out, later on we became friends with them.
Mai Mai's Wild Birthday Party - we like to party, we like, we like to party.
2013
Best Place for Family Dining - supper in a house of prostitution.
Marketing Dude - Drew lands a job aaaaand we all praise Jesus.
Having you here was the best of the year. - family visits, never been happier.
Best Place for Family Dining - supper in a house of prostitution.
Marketing Dude - Drew lands a job aaaaand we all praise Jesus.
Having you here was the best of the year. - family visits, never been happier.
counting the graces
thank you Father for
snowfall today: Titus cannot wait to get outside, snowballs, snowpants and boots, mittens drying on the heater
new friends Tim & Stacy and baby Aubrey
Mexican supper, the best Mexican I've made in over five years
kids of great potential and earnest teachers at Sunday school
looking back over our accounts in Changsha, we have come such a long way
making up funny dances to 80s rock, Drew says, "we need to get you to a dance club, you would be good"
FZ seeking out and opening up to Drew
snowfall today: Titus cannot wait to get outside, snowballs, snowpants and boots, mittens drying on the heater
new friends Tim & Stacy and baby Aubrey
Mexican supper, the best Mexican I've made in over five years
kids of great potential and earnest teachers at Sunday school
looking back over our accounts in Changsha, we have come such a long way
making up funny dances to 80s rock, Drew says, "we need to get you to a dance club, you would be good"
FZ seeking out and opening up to Drew
Beautiful family. :D
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THIS!!!!!!!! Happy Five Years!! You've been such great examples of obedience! I love following your life!
ReplyDeleteSo Fun to see those pictures of your family growing over five years. Thank you for sharing and for your faithfulness to your calling.
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