This month turned into a whirlwind as we participated in play dates (mostly swimming), a weekend retreat in Pine Top, and preparations for Jodie to return to LaPaz, Mexico on the 28th. Matt's parents (Julie & Dave Rich) were available and excited to travel to Phoenix and spend a week with Micah & Lilly. God gave Jodie a travel-buddy (her very own sister - Tonya Porter), great airline flights & costs, fundraisers, curriculum organization, and health for the trip.
Our weekend retreat was our 'summer get-away' with our Mystery Of History small group. The Skotnick family has a cabin in Pine Top and this was our 2nd year to spend a weekend there. The dad's did an amazing job at having Family Devotion times, and pulling in some History from our state.
Jodie's 2nd trip to LaPaz, with Tonya, was incredible! For one week she was able to: *attend the Sunday service at El Faro (and see first-hand some of the fruits of June's labor); *Be the pre-school teacher for 5 amazing children Monday-Friday, while their parents (TEAM Missionaries) shared experiences, got encouragement, and relaxed a little. We arrived home on August 4, 2012 (just in time for Micah's birthday.)