Maybe you've already seen this shot since I posted it on facebook and Josh used it in an update but I just never get tired of looking at these cutie pie kids grown up into such enjoyable teenagers and that Luka is added in the mix now! But 10 years ago the above picture is what the Jackson girls and the Patty kids looked like when they climbed off the train and entered their new home in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
And this is the shot of them 10 years later in the same location after they'd spent a normal day in their Slovene public schools, doing homework, chatting with friends, taking tests...... What a sense of accomplishment. They are doing it! We are doing it! We are "delighting to share not only the gospel of God but our lives as well"!
A couple days later we got together and really celebrated! We grilled and had lots of yummy things and laughed and remembered.
I tried to get a shot of everyone.
Some people got in there more than once.
I won't say who but her initials are Laurel Jackson!
Even the Aria and Scout joined us!
Not sure what happened to Luke and Blake! hmmm. but they were there and a good time was had by all! What a privildge and a pleasure to serve the Lord alongside our dear and loyal friends the Jackson family. We love you guys! So glad God sent us together!
3 comments:
Sweet post! I love seeing all the people that I love so much! Can't wait to see you soon! :)
Wow!! I just got to catch up on your blogs! LOVED seeing that picture from 10 years ago and just thinking about all that has transpired in life and ministry over those years! I was thinking of "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him." You have persevered and received such fruit from that in this life, but it doesn't compare to what we will get to witness when I stand next to you, and the role call of the King's Great City begins.... SO thankful to be your friend and to know that I will stand there with you on that day, loving and celebrating Jesus and life that is truly life with YOU!!
Sorry, Kristi! My friend Ellen was logged into my computer! :-) I didn't know it. You do not have some crazy stalker! I do really know you! :-)
Laurie
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