Since we loved Mexico so much, why did we come back?
We came back for nephews,
to hear them begin to communicate.
For more nephews, remembering the life of their Great-Grandpa
and to make memories with cousins at their Great-Grandpa's house
where there is space to play
and run.
When I see this picture, I see my brother years ago at my grandparents' house, but it is actually his son.
Somehow, my cousins have all grown up,
some with mustaches.
We came back for family.
We honored the great life of my faithful grandpa
each in our own way. My favorite way to remember my grandpa the pastor was by having the chance to read Scripture with my cousins.
My mom remembered her farmer dad with flowers from her garden.
I am thankful for the special history I share with my cousins,
including our years at Summer's Best Two Weeks. It was time for Micah to take his turn at SB2W!
You can ask Anthony who had the hardest time with the two-week separation.
Can you tell?
We came back to be with friends.
We came back to camp with friends.
Can you see why?
We came back to play with neighbors in our backyard
and to say some "hellos" and "goodbyes" to missionary friends in our churchyard. I also came back to serve at Vacation Bible School.
Anthony survived his two weeks away from Micah,
who didn't even hesitate to ask if he could go back again next year.
I guess we also came back to sleep in our own beds and read lots of books in English.
