Leavin' on a jet plane

In almost 12 hours, we take off. Bags are packed and we're as ready as we can be.

Helping Dad pack up!

 

God is with Peng in China, our kids here and us on the plane. That is our comfort.  

Primary emotion tonight is sadness in anticipation of saying goodbye to Annie, Jude and Timmy. It's not going to be fun. I am hoping they will rely on their Savior during this time in a new way, knowing He is the One who is always by their side, no matter what. 

 

They want us to wake them up in the morning when we leave at 4:45am. Poor Grandma Sue and Poppa T will have to deal with the ramifications of that, but they all three couldn't seem to bear the thought of just going to bed and having us gone in the morning. Thanks to our friend Patrick who will pick us up tomorrow morning and to our friend Jan (pronounced "Yan") who will pick us up in Shanghai.  We feel very blessed by the support of the people God has put in our lives.

 

We'll try to blog as much as we can, depending on if we have access and what shape we're all in!

But regardless of how much you hear from us, know we are continually

thankful for your prayers to Jesus on our family's behalf.

Saying good-bye to Papa H tonight (Kevin's dad)

 

Poppa T and Grandma Sue.  Please pray for my parents and their time with the kids!
We want these to be happy memories of great quality time with them!
Oh, and that's Gracie Mae, their new puppy :)

Last picture as a family of 5.
If you can see Annie doesn't look quite like herself it is because
she tripped tonight on the edge of the driveway, leaving her with a scraped elbow,
a wound on her knee and a goose egg on her forehead. It's hard to leave her in this shape.
But trusting Grandma Sue to step in to take my place with lots of care and snuggles.