In case we haven’t had a chance to tell you our news…

We’re spending this spring wrapping up 32 incredible years in Florida and getting ready for our move back “home” to the Midwest!

Now, if you think this is because of our beautiful granddaughters, Alayna & Ruby, you are correct! And if you think it’s because of our daughters, Melissa & Jenna, you’re correct again. And yes, of course, our sons-in-law, Greg’s parents, our sisters & brothers, and a plethora of the best nieces & nephews ever!

When we came here in 1991, Melissa was almost four and Jenna just six weeks. Then we blinked, and here we are, reflecting on 32 years of memories …

Our girls grew up and married the best husbands imaginable! Along the way, we experienced the joys of my parents & sisters living down here and doing ministry as a family. Together, we saw our own children and our Awana kids learn to know, love, and serve God.

We won’t ever forget the year-round gardening, SO many backyard mangoes and avocados, Greg’s four fish tanks, and our unexpected tortoise-raising.

We are thankful for God’s graciousness during high-level hurricanes and my cancer (and praise God, my recovery!) … and the many, many friends that loved us and walked through life together with us.

For so many years, Melissa and Jenna have been not-so-subtly suggesting (and even shamelessly begging) for us to join them and all the family up North for good!

We have absolutely loved our life in Florida, and it was never time to seriously think about leaving, until this past year … and now it’s time! All our thanks to God who is doing immeasurably more than we could ask or imagine as we prepare to move!