Hey, y’all. It’s been a minute. As many/most know by now, we have been relocated to the US given the ongoing political and military crisis in the region. We are back in North Carolina for the time being, with the kids finishing out the school year and trying new sports (for Riley, t’s flag football; for Sadie, it’s soccer), and all of us reconnecting with the community we were part of before leaving for Jerusalem.

Now that we are settled in back in NC, I will be getting back to posting more often about our time back in the States, including our upcoming travels to supporting congregations and synods to talk about our experience so far in the Holy Land. The current plan is for us to be here through July, during which time we will be closely watching developments in the Middle East to determine when we will be able to return to Jerusalem.

We’d also like to thank you all for your continued support and prayers, and for welcoming us back so fully during this time. Peace.

The flight back from Jordan to the US. Fun fact to share at your next party: The maximum number of in-cabin falcons allowed on a wide-bodied Royal Jordanian aircraft is 15 (10 for a narrow-bodied aircraft).

Attending the Lenoir-Rhyne University A Capella Choir’s performance of their “The Road to Freedom” concert, celebrating the history and witness of the Freedom Riders movement.

Sadie recording vocals for a exciting new music project.

Flag Football playoffs. That’s Riley with his hands on his head.