by Home of the Open Heart
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 Dearest friends and family,Despite the obstacles presented in 2020, we feel like we are cruising full steam ahead into 2021. Grateful to have the opportunity to move forward. We trust you all had a wonderful time celebrating Christmas and have embraced this New Year with joy and excitement.Many have asked about our visa “troubles” and although not yet resolved, we are much closer to reaching our goals of having all the requirements in place by mid-year to switch to a new visa type that we now can qualify for. We hope to reach these goals by April/May, which will be simpler for us and will not require nearly as much government reporting.  Foon is more than half way into his first year at Cornerstone University, (Michigan) we were thrilled for him that he was still able to travel to USA despite all the obstacles and arrive on time to start his degree. He has settled very well, has connected with a great group of students who are a positive influence on him. By all reports he is thriving on college life, living in at his campus dormitory. Making good grades and of course playing soccer.  Mae and Hope, even though both are working, they are still completing their Thai high school certificate part time. Our precious Mae recently scored herself a great job, nannying twins, for a couple who live close by. She enjoys the job, and literally has her hands full! Bom is still studying business at a local Chiang Rai university, where Bam will also start her degree soon. Plus Jono, Mai and Arnie are back in classes at school, after a few months of online classes last year. Jono will be a high school senior starting this August!Thanks for standing with us, partnering and praying for us, as we share the ups and downs of life with these ones. Thanks for your care and love for us. Paul and Penny |
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Dear family and friends, In September when we wrote last, we shared about the worst flooding our region had experienced for 80 years. It’s been a difficult and slow road to recovery for many folks, and we’ve been grateful to have opportunities to help in various ways. Most people are trying their best to recover, …
Wedding, floods, visits – community, friends and family, and our global family gathering. We appreciate you journeying with us in the story God is writing for us. We are privileged beyond measure! More than joy and such a privilege to be able to attend Zac’s wedding, with his beautiful Sierra, in Lake Geneva, WI, on …
Dear Friends, Do you know anyone who is a teacher who would like to share their skills in missions? We need teachers for the new school year (starting August) at the school Arnie goes to: Chiang Rai International Christian School. If you’d like more info, check out their website: https://crics.asia/, or write to us. Biggest teacher …
Dear Family and friends, My precious mum went to be with Jesus on January 28. In mum’s final days and weeks, as siblings, we were honoured to support each other to achieve mum’s goal to go to be with Jesus from her home in Brisbane. Since then, we have been navigating the complexities of both …