Been there . . . done that. . .

Here's my girls . . . together one more time in Ghana. They went shopping (at our new mall - a real one) and found these Christmas headbands. Since Colleen brought enough stuff for us all to have "Christmas in June," they were actually appropriate and relevant - ha!

Colleen's visit (a break in deputation for her . . . and a real treat for us) was special. She flew away to US . . . yesterday morning (Friday). . . waiting in La Guardia airport right now (Saturday)for weather to clear so she can fly to Ohio and connect with her stuff in her van once more. Deputation, here she comes! Thanks for your prayers for our "adopted" birdy.

Melinda and Candra (both still fighting colds - coughing constantly) are getting ready to fly too. Yeah, yeah, I already mentioned that . . . once or twice, right?!

Anyway, I wanted to mention it. . . again. I am beginning the countdown of Sundays Melinda has left in Ghana . . . five more after tomorrow. (Since tomorrow is not here yet, we will make that six.) Hard to imagine . . . 13and1/2 years after arrival here, she is moving on, spreading her wings, and heading out on her own. (Indiana Bible College [Indianapolis, Indiana] is her first stop.)

I know, many of you have already let go of your little birdies . . . and are maybe even enjoying the "empty nest." Maybe, someday I will get to that place. For now, I am in the process of letting go . . . as carefully and prayerfully as possible.

I know, you may even be a missionary who sent your little birdy far away - maybe even further than I will. But that was YOUR birdy . . . this is mine. So, thanks for your prayers AGAIN, and if you read my blog, you will hear more about this . . . my process of "giving them wings."

If you have "been there. . . done that. . ." I hope you understand.