Last Wednesday I was reunited with my parents and brother after a long 1 1/2 years of not seeing them and a long 3 years of them being out of the states. It was a sweet moment filled with happy tears.
I took the four hour drive to St Louis to pick up my family from the airport after their 30+ hours of traveling. After an extra 20 minute delay in their flight, my parents, brother and I shared hugs after a long 464 days from our last hugs. Our dear family friend, along with his grandson, and former youth pastor were there to welcome back my family and it was so sweet of them to take the time to do so. Once greetings were given out, we headed to the carousel to retrieve their six pieces of luggage, went to the vehicles to load up and headed to the mission house they would be staying at for the next week, before they headed to Kansas City for the rest of their stay until September.
On our way back to the house we took a trip down memory lane and drove by all the familiar places in the place we once called home. As we drove up to the mission house there was a small group of people standing outside waiting to welcome back my family! It was so kind of everyone to take the time to show their love for my family and be present at their arrival. I know my family greatly appreciated such thoughtfulness.
My family has adjusted well to the time difference, the American culture, driving on the right side of the road and so much more. I have enjoyed being able to have so much quality time with them this past week and I look forward to having even more these next four months! This will be a good time for debriefing, sharing, resting and visiting for my family. They have sacrificed so much and deserve this time they have been blessed with. I appreciate all that they do and know the Lord has them where He wants them.
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