Serving in Bolivia
Services for Tami's MomMemorial services for Tami's mom have been set. Locke funeral home in Waterloo is arranging the services. They have posted information on their website link below. Locke Funeral Home - Virgina Haberstich Services 10:30 Thursday, August 26, 2010 Walnut Ridge Baptist Church1307 W. RidgewayWaterloo, IA 50701 Visitation 4:00 to 6:00 pm Wednesday at the Locke Funeral Home Locke Funeral Home 1519 West Fourth Street Waterloo, Iowa 50702 Tami's MomWe just got word from Tami’s sister this morning that Tami’s mom passed away this morning around 7:00 AM, August 22. She had another stroke yesterday. The last time we were back this past July, Tami’s dad talked with Tami and with talking with the rest of the family, we’ve decided not to return to the states for the funeral. This is a difficult decision with many facets to consider for everyone involved. Two Sundays ago, after her mom had had another stroke, we put together a video to be shown at the memorial service. Please pray for Tami and... Speedometers and BoliviaWe're settled back into life and ministry here in Coch again after our quick trip to the states. Again it was a great time, and some times as we think back, our time in the states just feels like a dream, as if it never happened. Each time we go to the states, we usually bring with us a list of things that we use here that we can't buy here. This trip to the states was no exception. One example is contact cleaning solution. One bottle here in Bolivia costs about $17 US dollars! So when we go to the states, we stock... First Week of SchoolSchool has begun! With much preparation our teacher's part and much trepidation on the students part, classes began this past Monday at CCS! Most students from last year have returned, and there are several new students, some who have not yet arrived. We've begun the new school year with a new school director who is doing a great job! John Cook has taken the "helm" as David Fuller, school director for the last two years, has gone on Home Assignment. The first day of school was a half day, with a parent assembly at night. I spoke in the first high school chapel of... Our Trip to the StatesYesterday Bolivia celebrated their Independence Day here. August 6. That got me to thinking about July 4th, Independence Day in the US, and what has happened between "Independence Days" with our family. Here's just a little of what has happened... July 4 – Ended our SIM Mission conference here in Bolivia where all us SIM Bolivia missionaries camped out at the school for a week of Spiritual Renewal. July 8 – Our family started out on our "US Tour" arriving in Charlotte, NC on July 9th for a couple of days of down time. July 10 – July 15 - ... |