In the midst of helping to see the Daniel Institute through its "birthing" stage as a new ministry these past few months, there have been additional happenings in my life...
..Family visit in Boston..In early June I had a wonderful week in Boston visiting my sister Katrina's family. Erik and Kat were wonderful hosts and little "Sophi" brought me much joy and refreshing! AND, she's due to become a big sister just before Christmas!
..Ladies' Study..
I'm half-way through leading a summer-long study with a group of 10 ladies (a few pictured with me below). We're dialoguing and praying through the book of Daniel and weekly having our hearts stirred to go much deeper into knowing and loving the Lord. Their hunger for God is spurring me on, not to mention the life of Daniel!
..Lakeside Fellowship..
My "home group" (five young families I gather with weekly to pray, worship, and study the Word together) have been enjoying the (unpredictable) Minnesota summer weather these past few weekends. With seven little ones under five, we've loved play time and BBQs in the "Land of 10,000 Lakes". Though our adventures usually end with tornado warnings and thunderstorms, we haven't been deterred from spending time building stronger friendships and sharing our love for Jesus (and food!).
My China teammates and I had the joy of reuniting this week after 2.5 years since we'd all been together. I love these two families and marvel at the way God is pursuing each of our hearts as our life journeys unfold. You may have been praying for these friends of mine leading up to and throughout the two years we ministered together in China, so I thought you may want to have the opportunity to take a peek into the Bupp & McQueen families online (click on their names to go to their respective sites).
..Goodbye Childhood Home..
Thank you for sharing in the journey with me!I'm half-way through leading a summer-long study with a group of 10 ladies (a few pictured with me below). We're dialoguing and praying through the book of Daniel and weekly having our hearts stirred to go much deeper into knowing and loving the Lord. Their hunger for God is spurring me on, not to mention the life of Daniel!
My "home group" (five young families I gather with weekly to pray, worship, and study the Word together) have been enjoying the (unpredictable) Minnesota summer weather these past few weekends. With seven little ones under five, we've loved play time and BBQs in the "Land of 10,000 Lakes". Though our adventures usually end with tornado warnings and thunderstorms, we haven't been deterred from spending time building stronger friendships and sharing our love for Jesus (and food!).
Photo credits to Kerry Bowman
..China Team Reunion..My China teammates and I had the joy of reuniting this week after 2.5 years since we'd all been together. I love these two families and marvel at the way God is pursuing each of our hearts as our life journeys unfold. You may have been praying for these friends of mine leading up to and throughout the two years we ministered together in China, so I thought you may want to have the opportunity to take a peek into the Bupp & McQueen families online (click on their names to go to their respective sites).
My parents just sold their home of 31+ years on California's Central Coast and have bought a new place on the other side of the country! They'll be moving to Boston in mid-July to be more hands-on grandparents to Sophia and her new sibling on the way. I'll miss having regular visits to beautiful California where many dear friends, extended family, and church family are... but I'm proud to have parents who are so filled with love and faith that they would obey Jesus when He asks them to do something so unlike what they've previously known!
Stylin'! Me (the youngest) with my siblings, Katrina & Jeremy,
circa 1981 & 1983 at the house Mom & Dad have just sold in Paso Robles, California
circa 1981 & 1983 at the house Mom & Dad have just sold in Paso Robles, California
