Some of our dearest friends from Canada visited us during the Christmas break. Ron and Carol (with kids) and Doug and Cherie (with kids) took time away from a family reunion to spend time with us.
Ron and Carol along with their three children met us in Clearwater for a couple of days. Although the weather was cold, the time together was sweet. Ron is an elder at our home church and he and his entire family have been intentional in reaching out to our family and supporting us over the past two years. Our children have developed a special friendship over the past couple of years of monthly skype calls. What a gift it was to have them visit during the holiday season.
Doug and Cherie, along with their children, also visited us over Christmas. We had the opportunity to give them a tour of Itec and to introduce them to Steve Saint. From the flying car to the dental chair, they experienced it all. It is rarely quiet at Itec. On the day of their visit, the 801 preacher pilot took its first flight.
Cherie and I have been friends for many years and have homeschooled our children together. Our friendship has helped us survive and thrive throughout our homeschooling years. Prior to our departure from Calgary, Doug and Cherie felt that God wanted them to sell their home in order to rent ours as a support to the ministry God was leading us to. It has been a tremendous blessing to have them in our lives. Their willingness to sacrifice and follow God's leading has been an incredible encouragement to us. We are honoured to have such quality people in our lives.
A trip to visit us isn't complete without a stop at Rainbow Springs State Park. The weather was COLD, but that didn't deter us. It was a blessing to have friends visit us during a season that can be difficult when one is away from home. I think God knew we needed that boost. There is something special about being with friends who have walked alongside us for many years and have sacrificed to support and love us.
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