THANKSGIVING 2009

This year was a bit unusual in that we didn't actually celebrate Thanksgiving on "Thanksgiving Day". Our ministry partners were all down with the flu and in our household Mikayla had come down with the flu as well. In addition, we had a major breakdown with the water system at the camp up in Priske which required my attention which took up most of the day anyway. Needless to say we postponed our festivities for the following Friday.

Well, even though we were a week late we all had a wonderful day. The food was wonderful, both Debby and Angie out did themselves. After dinner and desert, we enjoyed games and a Christmas movie. We ended this blessed event with a thankful heart for all God has done for our family this year.

SUMMER FUN! Traveling to Saranda

After several busy months of ministry work, visits and camps we decided that it was time for a few days of family R&R. So we headed off to the southern port city of Saranda, Albania. It takes about 6-7 hours through some very challenging roads to get down there, but what an awesome ride with some great beauty along the way. We made several stops: the first stop was in the city of Tepelene. Tepelene is famous for their natural spring water. Then we had the opportunity to stop for a few minutes in Gjirokaster, Albania where there is a large castle that sits up on the hill overlooking the city.

SUMMER FUN! Saranda, Albania

Water front - Saranda, Albania

Beautiful blue & clear water of Saranda

My three favorite ladies - Paradise resturant

Saranda skyline

SUMMER FUN! Ferry ride to Corfu

Leaving the port of Saranda, Albania

Opps! I accidently sat on Mikayla's Skittles

Loading the vehicles on to the ferry

Mikayla - not to sure about the ferry

Ben & Heather waiting for the ferry to leave

SUMMER FUN! Corfu, Greece

Corfu marina

Shopping in Corfu

Hotel Arcadion - where we stayed

View of the old town from our balcony

SUMMER FUN!

On our way back from Saranda we took the coastal route. The views were breathtaking and the sea so blue. By taking the coastal route you must pass through the Logara mountain pass. It is a 3500 ft climb to the top.

NEW VEHICLE

We are so thankful for our new vehicle, well its new to us. We were able to drive it to the southern city of Saranda, Albania…it preformed really well and gets great gas mileage. We are thankful for the supporters who gave to this project...THANK YOU!