Fishermen go to Florida!!!

Greetings!
Today, I decided I'd best get back to blogging and update my blogspot.
We have, once again, done so much traveling that it's very difficult to keep up with all the exciting places and happenings.

Allan and I recently made the journey to the IMB debriefing in Richmond, Va. We met many wonderful brothers and sisters there. They had all just returned, as we had, from the field. Many from Europe, Asia, S. America, Java, Indonesia, East Asia, Romania, and many other places.

It reminded me of Acts...when they were gathered together and had all things common. I so much love the being part of the real living book of Acts in todays crazy mixed up world! Sometimes, I feel as if I could just look up into the clouds and see our Messiah returning...at any moment it could happen!

During our time at debriefing we were happy to learn that we were "being normal" to feel lost, displaced, lost in the cracks, and out of sorts! It was to be expected and we were so glad to be in the company of others in the same 'boat'. The trip was very well worth the time spent. We also got free round trip tickets for two, to anywhere in the U.S. for allowing someone to take our seats on an overbooked flight.

We plan on using those to see Michael off when he is commissioned in Feb./March, 2007, Lord willing! Please pray for him as he finishes up his paperwork for the Board and for conference in October of this year.

He is very excited about the prospects of going into the field and serving overseas. He is not sure yet where that will be...so pray for him for wisdom and guidance in that, as well. We are excited for him and of course, a lot anxious about it because of the the terrorism and fighting going on in the Middle East right now.

On July 6th, we headed out for another trip to Florida to see Michael for his birthday (on the 12th) and to visit our family at F.B.I. in Indialantic.

This was one of the most wonderful, blessed weeks of my life. Each day we were able to spend time with Michael (we all probably gained about 10-12 pounds, though). We ate and bowled, ate, went to church, ate, visited with friends, ate more, shopped and ate again! It was great!

Thank you, to Linda and Howard for the use of your lovey Harbor House. You are so blessed, and you do just what God wants you to do, and that is to bless others with those blessings. I pray that someday, we can bless you in a very special way. I know that you are so kind to tell us that we do bless you, and we appreciate that so much, but maybe sometime we can return your so many kindnesses. If you ever want to come to Michigan, you have a home with us!

We had a very special time on our trips. We used that time to do a lot of praying for our country, our church, our family, friends, and for Israel, Lebanon, North Korea, China, South Korea, and our servicemen and their families. We prayed for our borders and for our leaders.

We have had a burden for our country since our return from E. A., and we hope that you will all join us in this effort to pray for peace and for the return of the only ONE who can give us all real peace!

As the wheels turned to take us back north, I must say, I really missed Michael more and more with each mile apart from him. It was such a treasured time there with him. As we sang along with the cd music, and as songs came on that I know Michael loves (like Victory in Jesus), I felt very homesick. I know that he is in the best possible hands, though!

Jean and Suzanne had a birthday party for Michael (surprise!!!), and it went very well. Jean's grandsons made the cake with Suzanne, and wow! What a cake....it was really good...and it was beautiful....lots of chocolate.

We all had a great time, and Jean and her neighbor (party crasher) kept us all laughing! Michael was indeed surprised.

We spent the night in Bardstown, Ky.....one of my favorite places. It is very beautiful there, the weather perfect, and the air so fresh and clean. I love Ky.....(very beautiful in western Ky., Brian!). Bardstown is near Lexington, where all the thoroughbreds are raised (and bred!).

We took our time both going and returning, so it was a good trip. We got a lot of pictures and some movies of the birthday party.

Well, now that we are back in Michigan, I suppose we really must settle down a bit and start getting into the routine of life here in the north. We are not sure exactly what that means yet, but we need to find out and get busy doing whatever it is. Pray for us!!!

We truly enjoyed your company! We miss all of you, and we are praying for you every day. Remember Joshua 1:9.
We are sorry that we were unable to see Jim J. this trip, but maybe next time??

Write us when you can: fishermensline@pobox.com or adw@pobox.com.
We love you!
Is.30:21, Eph.4:30

Sue and Allan