We cherish the moments together as a family!

My nieces and great-niece: Milana, Albany, and Valin (her 16th birthday)

My sister Becky with our grandson Quinn

My niece Daryn: she loves to draw!

Rachel with Colin

Colin

Quinn with "Pa and Ma" out walking.

We continue to visit with friends in the states. It is always special!

We were able to see Helen Moon, former missionary to Honduras, and now ministering in McAllen, Texas.  What a joy to see this faithful servant!

Ted and Ann Batson, former missionaries to Honduras, who now are ministering through Indiana Wesleyan University.

Our time at Camp Sychar: pictured are Karen Rickel (missionary to Honduras), Chrissy Greenwell (missionary to Mexico), Rev.Matt Brookes (mission secretary for the camp), and Rev. Gary Campbell (president of the camp).

More seminar time at Camp Sychar.

Missionaries from WGM at Camp Sychar: front: Billie Sue Dunn (American Indian Field), Chrissy Greenwell (Mexico), back row: Karen Rickel (Honduras), Larry and Angie, Richard Atkins (Kenya) 

• As I was leaving Honduras on July 4th and going through airport security in Tegucigalpa, I was asked if I was leaving Honduras because I was scared. Maybe it was naive on my part, but the least of my emotions involved fear. My thoughts were focused on those who I was leaving behind. I couldn't help but wonder what they might be facing in the future months.
• As soon as I got home to Ohio, people began to ask me the normal question if we planned to go back to Honduras. Everything depends on what happens between now and the end of the year, but our greatest desire is to return to Honduras to continue the work that God has called us to. We stay in contact almost daily with several friends in Honduras.
• The most difficult question is when people ask us if we are glad to be home in Ohio. We are certainly glad to be visiting family, friends and churches. On the other hand, we would like to be back in Honduras encouraging the church in Choluteca.
• The one question that we have to answer with extreme caution as missionaries is, "What is your opinion about what is happening?" It would not be wise to express our opinions politically, but we must continue to proclaim God's Word. God cares about relationships in all of creation. We find comfort in Psalm 9:7-9 "But the LORD abides forever; He has established His throne for judgment, And He will judge the world in righteousness; He will execute judgment for the peoples with equity. The LORD also will be a stronghold for the oppressed, A stronghold in times of trouble;"

Please continue to pray for Honduras.

We have already been able to see several good friends. I do not have pictures from them all, but we have a few. We always enjoy being able to see our friends as we travel around.

Denny and Regina Ravine, along with Mitch Lambert

Pauline Cope with Angie

The Siegel family, former missionaries to Honduras. It was a special day: the adoption of their youngest son.

We have been able to go to the graduation of Angie's nephews from high school and their graduation party, a memorial service at the farm for Angie's brother Rick, two birthday parties for our son-in-law and grandson, watching Rachel run her first race, and be together as much as possible with our families. Special moments from this past month.

Angie's sister-in-law, Patti, with great-niece Milana.

Below: nieces and nephews (Angie's family)

Angie's mom with two grandchildren

 Larry with his dad and brother. Can you see the resemblance?!

Then there is grandma and grandpa time! The most special time of all!

Rachel with Jared before her first race.

This past month has been full of activities for us: but the most important has been family time. David enlisted in the army and left on June 9. Here are some good-bye pictures when David left for basic training in Fort Benning, GA. We are so proud of him.

David and Maria

David with Colin, Rachel's youngest (17 months)

David with Quinn, Rachel's oldest (3 years old)

David with special friend, Stacey Richardson