We're Stateside Again- Let's Catch Up! 🇺🇸
We’re back in the U.S. and spent our first month reestablishing life in Texas before heading to Orlando for a powerful week of pre-field and security training with Pioneers. It was an encouraging time of learning, connecting with other missionary families, and being reminded—alongside our girls—of the calling to share Jesus with the unreached.
6/21/20242 min read
We have officially arrived back in the US! How quickly a month has passed already since our arrival 😅
We spent the first two weeks setting up life & home again in Texas—reconnecting with church friends and family, and re-organizing our daily rhythms. Before we knew it, we were back in travel mode, heading to Orlando for a week of field training with Pioneers. There, we completed the pioneers requirement to take part in a security training and a week of pre-field missions training alongside 24 other families preparing to serve in various parts of the world. It was deeply encouraging to hear their stories and unite around our shared calling to bring the love of Jesus to the unreached. Meanwhile, the girls had a wonderful week of making new friends and learning age-appropriate tools to help them transition from life in America to life overseas. The whole experience was a meaningful reset and a fresh reminder of why we do this work.
While this training was incredibly valuable—equipping us spiritually, emotionally, and practically for the road ahead—it did come at a significant cost, about $7,500, which put us in the red. This is a PI requirement to continue serving overseas that we are trusting the Lord to provide for.
As we continue this journey, would you prayerfully consider partnering with us—either through a one-time gift or ongoing monthly support? Every contribution helps move us closer to reaching the unreached with the love of Jesus. We’re deeply thankful for those who walk alongside us in this mission!
Thank you for continuing to faithfully pray for us in this process. Would you pray that this time back in the US would be truly refreshing for our family—physically, emotionally, and spiritually? We’re asking the Lord to use these months to strengthen and prepare us for the next season as we return to Kyrgyzstan in September
Blessings!
Brad, Ariana, Selah (6), Ruthie (3), Haven (16 months)
