Australia: As We Reflect

Can it really be that our team has been back in the U.S. for almost a week now?! It's funny how time can make an experience like the one we have just had seem so near and real, yet so far-away and surreal all at once. As we adjust to our regular schedules and responsibilities in this part of the world, we hold closely those thoughts, events and friendships that we experienced. Names and details may fade with time, but the overall impact will (hopefully) remain with us for years to come- as well as with those with whom we came into contact.

I (Mike) would like to write a at least a couple of posts that will provide some highlights (at least from my perspective as a leader) of our time in Australia, as well as thoughts of what we can take from our time there. Both reflections are, in my opinion, of great importance as we evaluate what we have done, seen, and left. We need to be aware of what God has done in and though us, and we want you to know as well, since many of you have supported us in some way as we have gone out. But we also must determine what we will take away from this time that will make us more of what God wants us to be as part of His Kingdom.

At this point, we would like to again thank all of you who have been there for us throughout this experience. Some of you have given materially, some have prayed, some have encouraged and assisted, but all of you have played some part in what has just taken place. Simply reading this blog has been a great strength to us! Your participation reminds us that this is truly a team effort, and everyone has a part to play.

Stay tuned for more thoughts about this trip's wrap-up, as well as new trips getting ready to blast off in the next week!