Thursday, December 25, 2008

Our first Christmas away from family

This Christmas is the first time that Heidi and I have not traveled to visit either of our families and stayed here in Panama.  First off, as much as I miss snow, it was quite amazing to play two-hand touch football on Christmas eve and then outdoor basketball today in 100 degree weather.  Back home in Iowa, we would have been stuck inside in the air conditioning--but that 100 degree weather just felt a little warmer than usual to me.

Well, the Christmas events that did take place here in Panama were very wonderful and helped to alleviate the sadness of not being with our own immediate family.  We have some amazing friends here in Panama that feel like a second family.

Here are a few photos covering the events of the last few days:

 

 

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  We have been so blessed to be surrounded with mission team members and friends here in Panama!

Heidi and I pray that you had a very blessed Christmas and hope that you will bring in the New Year remembering the Joy that comes in the finished work of Christ!

FELIZ NAVIDAD y PROSPERO ANO NUEVO

1 comments:

Christel said...

Thanks for making it feel like home! The only thing missing was snow :):) You guys are awesome!