tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29112661.post4528677288182968996..comments2023-11-02T05:21:27.022-05:00Comments on Operation Central America: JutiapaOperation Central Americahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18423947021033253886noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29112661.post-39565877385396348752008-06-18T07:38:00.000-05:002008-06-18T07:38:00.000-05:00Nicole,What a delight to read about what god is do...Nicole,<BR/><BR/>What a delight to read about what god is doing through you all. But it is even more exciting to know what he is doing in each of your lives individually and as a group. There is nothing like ministering together that builds community. When we go to Haiti, we tell our people tht you may think you are going to make a diference in their lives (and we do) but the real difference made wil be in your life. I know and pray that wil be true for you. We love you and can't wait to her about it when you get back. Uncle GaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29112661.post-48346273944705925962008-06-16T18:14:00.000-05:002008-06-16T18:14:00.000-05:00Hi Little Tap,We just got back from our Fathers Da...Hi Little Tap,<BR/><BR/>We just got back from our Fathers Day golf outing. We decided to celebrate it today because Ryan and Dad were gone most of the day yesterday. Dad and I were partners vs the boys. They beat us. It just wasn't the same without you! No one laid down and raked the sand traps! You definitely add a unique "something" to our golf outings. <BR/><BR/>I hope you're feeling well. You look wonderful in the pics. I did read Lucie's blog about your plans for your dorm room. Have you two decided on what campus this dorm room will be? Doesn't matter where you two are for you guys to come up with a plan for anything. You keep us laughing and guessing!<BR/><BR/>We continue to pray for your health and give God thanks for you. You are loved lots.<BR/><BR/>Peace,<BR/>MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29112661.post-38126782589553668852008-06-16T17:24:00.000-05:002008-06-16T17:24:00.000-05:00Hey Guys,Praying for you! It's hard to believe tha...Hey Guys,<BR/><BR/>Praying for you! It's hard to believe that you are in your last ministry location. I had a chance to spend some time with David Juel today at the hospital. His mom reads the blog to him every day. It was great to hear his voice and have a conversation with him. He's doing well. Can't wait to see you when you get back. God bless!Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11556512232723163480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29112661.post-45788726181226058712008-06-16T16:46:00.000-05:002008-06-16T16:46:00.000-05:00Taylor F,Praying that you are well and enjoying yo...Taylor F,<BR/><BR/>Praying that you are well and enjoying your time in Jutiapa! I miss you and love you - tons!<BR/><BR/>MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29112661.post-46405672762715642102008-06-16T16:10:00.000-05:002008-06-16T16:10:00.000-05:00Nicole! I'm so glad you havent gotten sick yet, i ...Nicole! I'm so glad you havent gotten sick yet, i was worried about that. too bad your house isnt magical, without a toilet i'd double check for dairy :) now would not be a good time to lactose it up. i have nothing to do without you, i went to my grandmas yesterday and played with baby kittens and cows and chicks. im glad you feel good there, are you homesick? im jealous that you are doing something worth while. I miss you!!!<BR/>love, taylorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29112661.post-23637222688876805812008-06-16T16:09:00.000-05:002008-06-16T16:09:00.000-05:00Nicole! I'm so glad you havent gotten sick yet, i ...Nicole! I'm so glad you havent gotten sick yet, i was worried about that. too bad your house isnt magical, without a toilet i'd double check for dairy :) now would not be a good time to lactose it up. i have nothing to do without you, i went to my grandmas yesterday and played with baby kittens and cows and chicks. im glad you feel good there, are you homesick? im jealous that you are doing something worth while. I miss you!!!<BR/>love, taylorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29112661.post-34188493148365950712008-06-16T14:19:00.000-05:002008-06-16T14:19:00.000-05:00Hi Liz R, How fun it is to check this site ever...Hi Liz R,<BR/> How fun it is to check this site everyday for your pictures and to read about your adventures. Have you gotten sick at all? I miss you!<BR/> Love, MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29112661.post-2253100598005418252008-06-16T12:40:00.000-05:002008-06-16T12:40:00.000-05:00Kelsey~Hi Sunshine! Thank you for blogging. It d...Kelsey~<BR/>Hi Sunshine! Thank you for blogging. It does me good to hear from you. I miss you very much. Dad and I were up at the cabin all weekend with Uncle Ken & Aunt Lori. Dad, Brittany & I went to Grandma & Grandpa Bartz's last night for dinner for Father's Day. We had steak and "cheezy tatoes" - sorry I probably shouldn't have said that huh!? Then when we got home Brittany, Dad & I took Bailey & Blaze for a walk - about 3-4 miles and Bailey actually did pretty good. I had to carry her part of the way - she thought she was quite the princess. We're going to Grandma & Grandpa Essig's tonight for dinner. Dad's spending the day over there today doing chores and work around the house for Grandpa - for his Father's day present. Brittany and I are going to Grandpa Reinerts visitation this afternoon. We'll give Chrissy, Mitch & Ali a hug from you. Write again soon. And try to stick your head in a picture or two (like Uncle Bill does) so I can see you!<BR/>Love you TONS!<BR/>MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29112661.post-26802624528551005932008-06-16T10:46:00.000-05:002008-06-16T10:46:00.000-05:00Hi Hannah Bo Bannah,I just got done reading your b...Hi Hannah Bo Bannah,<BR/>I just got done reading your blog from a day or two ago. I don't know how I missed it, since I thought I had been checking every day since you left. I can relate to your missing home. Remember, I went to Germany for a month when I was a freshman. Lonely!!! But looking back in time what an awesome memory, so hang in there, and remember that you are doing all you do for the One who does all things for those who love Him. What a blessing this is Hannah. Remember it's so not about us...it's all about Him. I love you and will continue to be praying for you.<BR/>Aunt TerriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29112661.post-8150908511835293402008-06-16T10:21:00.000-05:002008-06-16T10:21:00.000-05:00Lucie!!We DID miss you in swimming lessons! Soon y...Lucie!!<BR/>We DID miss you in swimming lessons! Soon you will be all too quickly back...and can do that..but now you are in a far off land for another week...God bless you and all your friends...I will be praying for you for safety and good health..and FUN with the kids you are working with...<BR/>It is amazing to see all the pictures...I think I saw Brett on the basketball picture...that is the team he is on isn't he...HI BRETT!!<BR/>Well..today I have all the windows open...it is a gloriuos day...Luke and Ingrid are coming to stay for the week...so I have a little vacuuming to do..so since I can't be outside...I am having the outside come in today...<BR/><BR/>EXPECT Great Things From God: ATTEMPT Great Things for God. <BR/> ~ William Carey<BR/><BR/>Have a great day!!<BR/>Love ya ~<BR/>WendyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29112661.post-36151829232743184672008-06-16T10:20:00.000-05:002008-06-16T10:20:00.000-05:00Hi Jeff,It's Monday morn. I just dropped the kids ...Hi Jeff,<BR/>It's Monday morn. I just dropped the kids off at VBS. Michelle is teaching again this year. Peek-a-boo is hanging in there. She's still sleeping a lot, but when she's up it seems like she's walking into more stuff than before. Hope you are still well.<BR/>Do you have a nice tan going? Can't wait to see you on Sunday. Hi to Cole & Christina & Taylor too! I know you all have done some awesome work on the service team!! God bless & we'll keep praying for safety &<BR/>health.<BR/>Love you sooo much!!<BR/>Mom,Dad,Michelle,Tre,KelseyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29112661.post-34277486960336820192008-06-16T09:47:00.000-05:002008-06-16T09:47:00.000-05:00Amanda W. It was so great to get your email! Haley...Amanda W. <BR/><BR/>It was so great to get your email! Haley and I miss you so much. I am so proud of you. It is so fun to see all the pictures. It sounds like God is doing amazing things through all of you. I can't wait to hear all about your adventures. How many autographs have you signed?? I continue to pray for your health and safty. I love you lots!!!<BR/>Love MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29112661.post-75917028524435820442008-06-16T07:31:00.000-05:002008-06-16T07:31:00.000-05:00Elizabeth - It was nice to see a picture of the fu...Elizabeth - It was nice to see a picture of the full medical team. The Bible says - Be anxious for nothing - Don't let the anxiety of larger patient numbers and short tempers get in the way of why you are all there. You are showing Christ through your love and service. That also means showing love to each other. We are praying for you.<BR/>Love you, Sheryl and GaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29112661.post-28616560384409754302008-06-16T00:32:00.000-05:002008-06-16T00:32:00.000-05:00Hi, Nik,It was so fun to see the glamorous picture...Hi, Nik,<BR/><BR/>It was so fun to see the glamorous pictures of you after showering in the rain! Loved it! I am relieved to hear you have not gotten sick yet. You travel all the way to Central America and don't get sick, but Dani got sick yesterday with flu-like symptoms that sounded suspiciously like food poisoning right here in her own home town! Just shows to go you! I am sorry you had no showers or toilet - I guess there are worse things. Neil is in Chicago until tomorrow but I'll say hi when he gets back. There is flooding all over Iowa this past week. Gary has been out filling sand bags to help keep things dry. Leslyn came today - no she didn't bring her dogs - we had a great evening. I haven't laughed that hard in awhile - she's really funny! <BR/><BR/>I'm glad you finally got a note from me - hope it gave you a boost. I pray every day for you. I can see where it would be easy to get discouraged and tired being gone this long. Hang in there - you can do it - be a blessing - focus on the right things - and always remember how much you are loved! <BR/><BR/>Love you much,<BR/>Mom<BR/><BR/>PS - Try to get into more pictures!Gail I.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14816297471392612938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29112661.post-11432982490780578562008-06-16T00:25:00.000-05:002008-06-16T00:25:00.000-05:00Hey Travis,Hope you are doing OK...not like we hav...Hey Travis,<BR/>Hope you are doing OK...not like we have heard from you or anything :-) We had a good day today celebrating Fathers Day, we missed you though! Dad liked your card! He thought it was great that you left it for him. He liked his Rainbow flip flops! Are you reading the notes I sent with you? Just so you know I am thinking about you and praying for you.<BR/><BR/>Love you Bud,<BR/>MOMLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03442182976901590805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29112661.post-70135875845629362672008-06-16T00:24:00.000-05:002008-06-16T00:24:00.000-05:00Hey Travis,Hope you are doing OK...not like we hav...Hey Travis,<BR/>Hope you are doing OK...not like we have heard from you or anything :-) We had a good day today celebrating Fathers Day, we missed you though! Dad liked your card! He thought it was great that you left it for him. He liked his Rainbow flip flops! Are you reading the notes I sent with you? Just so you know I am thinking about you and praying for you.<BR/><BR/>Love you Bud,<BR/>MOM<BR/><BR/>PS Glad you are not seriously hurt, Brett! Tracy says so too!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03442182976901590805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29112661.post-50848926073507090502008-06-16T00:15:00.000-05:002008-06-16T00:15:00.000-05:00HiTravis! Poppy says did you get a rain shower? ...HiTravis! Poppy says did you get a rain shower? Saw the pics. Looks like you are doing great. Keep it up. love poppyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29112661.post-90320243624961359642008-06-16T00:04:00.000-05:002008-06-16T00:04:00.000-05:00Andrew:Sounds like you b-ball gents are all doing ...Andrew:<BR/><BR/>Sounds like you b-ball gents are all doing great work for Him. I'm so proud of you!<BR/> <BR/>Mom and I went to the track banquet last Monday. When they called up the Jr runners there was only one guy! All of you are in Guat! Kiv did a nice mention for you guys and complimented your devotion and service. Cool.<BR/><BR/>Mom and Morgan had a great time in Chicago last week. Lots to talk to her about.<BR/><BR/>Today, Father's Day, was good too...but I missed you though. Your card was a stitch!!!!! How true. Thank you!<BR/><BR/>I'm glad to hear that you are feeling better. Did you get the "bug"?<BR/><BR/>All else is well at home.<BR/><BR/>I love you bud and think of you often.<BR/><BR/>--DAD-- (& Mom, Rick, Morgan, Ruggs & Kobi)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29112661.post-46877262931028435622008-06-16T00:01:00.000-05:002008-06-16T00:01:00.000-05:00Andrew:Sounds like you b-ball gents are all doing ...Andrew:<BR/><BR/>Sounds like you b-ball gents are all doing great work for Him. I'm so proud of you!<BR/> <BR/>Mom and I went to the track banquet last Monday. When they called up the Jr runners there was only one guy! All of you are in Guat! Kiv did a nice mention for you guys and complimented your devotion and service. Cool.<BR/><BR/>Mom and Morgan had a great time in Chicago last week. Lots to talk to her about.<BR/><BR/>Today, Father's Day, was good too...but I missed you though. Your card was a stitch!!!!! How true. Thank you!<BR/><BR/>I'm glad to hear that you are feeling better. Did you get the "bug"?<BR/><BR/>All else is well at home.<BR/><BR/>I love you bud and think of you often.<BR/><BR/>--DAD-- (& Mom, Rick, Morgan, Ruggs & Kobi)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29112661.post-22209326847592828882008-06-15T23:16:00.000-05:002008-06-15T23:16:00.000-05:00Josh & CJNBA Finals update: Lakers defeated the C...Josh & CJ<BR/>NBA Finals update: Lakers defeated the Celts tonight (in LA) 103-98 to force a game 6, in Boston, Tuesday night...Celts lead the series 3-2.<BR/>JMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29112661.post-45463620214706826602008-06-15T23:11:00.000-05:002008-06-15T23:11:00.000-05:00Hi Ashley,We just got home from the cabin and chec...Hi Ashley,<BR/><BR/>We just got home from the cabin and checked the blog site. It looks like everyone has been very busy these past few days. It was fun to see you in the pictures and get your blogs. I am glad that your home stay is in such a nice house and with a pool. It must feel good after a long hot hard day. I am having all the ladies from our church group over on Tuesday night for a salad dinner. We will probably have a few minutes of prayer for all of our children that are there with you.We hope that you did not get sick and that all is going well. We continue to pray for you. I talked with Grandma Carlson today and she was going to blog to you but couldn't figure it out. I told her how to do it so maybe you will get a note this week. We got a call from Travis on Thursday night when they reached El Salvador. It was 1:00 in the morning. It sounds like it has been really hot and long days for them. Well, we are praying that God's love will shine through you and your words will be His words. Remember to smile. I do see your smile in the pictures. Keep it up! I will try and let Mike know to blog you. Does he have the website?<BR/><BR/>We love and miss you "Bug"!!!<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>Mom and Dad<BR/><BR/>P.S. Say "Hi" to Erica and the Beebster!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29112661.post-90296794007214884882008-06-15T22:55:00.001-05:002008-06-15T22:55:00.001-05:00Jared F.Hi bud, Dad just opened your Father's Day ...Jared F.<BR/>Hi bud, Dad just opened your Father's Day card and laughed. Jefferson Bball team made it to State 3A Championship game but lost against Coon Rapids. St. Anthony won your division. Lauren had tourneys past 2 w/e, 1st place last w/e and 2nd place this w/e. Hope you're not getting sick and having fun with the kids. Can't wait to hear all about it.<BR/>Love ya Mom, Dad, Lauren, & RockieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29112661.post-12047410279239589072008-06-15T22:55:00.000-05:002008-06-15T22:55:00.000-05:00Lucie, WE MISS YOU. Thanks for giving us an updat...Lucie, WE MISS YOU. Thanks for giving us an update. Brett & I played golf today then spent the afternoon at Grandpas. Mom went to Ohio for the weekend to see Grandpa. The weather has not been hot but summer should be here by the time you return. You will miss only one week of swimming lessons. We are so proud of you and your heart for missions. Sounds like the childrens ministry is your gift. Write when you can. God is good, All the time,In all ways. Jesus loves you and so do we. DadKurthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02396875084425005081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29112661.post-37917176284169887552008-06-15T22:43:00.000-05:002008-06-15T22:43:00.000-05:00Hannah Dull,It is exciting to read about what ever...Hannah Dull,<BR/><BR/>It is exciting to read about what everyone is doing. I wish I could be there and experience it too. You are already half way through. I went up to the trailer to help my parents put in the pontoon. Now we are ready for fishing, etc. I hope you are taking lots of pictures.<BR/><BR/>Love, DeniceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29112661.post-16179309192005197942008-06-15T22:42:00.000-05:002008-06-15T22:42:00.000-05:00Jon-Saw your picture with the children and you loo...Jon-Saw your picture with the children and you look happy! We arrived back from Florida and Paula and Nate are back in wet Iowa. Everything went well-Paula and Nate's flight back to MSP was rough, especially the landing in a thunderstorm. She almost was sick on the plane. Our flight was delayed and we were home at 2:30 AM Sunday (14). We still went to church at 11:25 with Mark too, as he was sent home from work early!! We will look for your comments or questions!! We miss you!!!<BR/>Mom, Dad, and MarkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com