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What a trip north to Old Sturbridge Village, The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, and the Northeast Graduate & Faculty Ministry's Regional Staff Conference at Toah Nipi Retreat and Training Center. On the way back we even swung by Millbrook, where Theresa spent her early years.  We rejoice in your prayers.

Praise be to the Father for 

1. the Word (delving into John 4), Spirit, prayer, and people of God (both those praying for us and those physically present with us).  We received much encouragement, stepped into renewed accountability, and embraced greater clarity of focus for family/ministry in the context of the larger 09 Fall Campus Mission.
2. safe travel, even with the wipers giving out on the way back in the rain. The 4 girls did surprisingly well in the car, taking to the straight through Friday/Saturday return trip. Praise God for the provision of good housing and plently to occupy us for the whole journey (in and out of the car).
3. engaging vacation for our family (although we do need to unwind this week).  As the days passed Eden and Lily slept through the night better and better, despite the change of location partway through. What a joy to re-connect w/Heather and her kids at Old Sturbridge Village!
4. a week to adjust before school starts for the twins next Monday.
5. time for last minute preparations for the upcoming Tuesday - Friday class on The Brethren in Christ Theology of Salvation with Dr. Luke L. Keefer, Jr. Pray for Theresa as she's currently with three of the girls visiting the animals and entering items in the Elizabethtown Fair.  Note:  Can you hear Lily wailing the background.  Gotta go, but here are two teaser pics ...