Connie was supposed to leave for Chad next Monday and be gone two weeks, but it’s been put off until fall.  She isn’t upset about that part. It actually works much better for us if she goes later in the year (after the consultant seminar, wedding, etc.).  What we are upset about is the reason.  She was to be traveling with Clarissa Barton, BI’s other literacy consultant.  Friday morning Clarissa fell and broke her hip.  Please be praying for her.  This is a serious injury and a huge set back for her and the work she is doing in Chad.  She has been our only literacy consultant working in French speaking Africa and is a tremendous asset and blessing to our ministries there.  She is special to Connie because she was instrumental in Connie becoming interested and involved in literacy ministry.  Pray that God heals Clarissa and that she is able to travel to Chad in the fall.  Pray that God gives us and BI wisdom as we reschedule this workshop.  Most importantly, please PRAY THAT GOD PROVIDES A LITERACY CONSULTANT FOR FRENCH SPEAKING AFRICA.

The photos from our trip to Asia are up in the Photos section.  We will try to get pictures from our trip to  Venezuela and Birch's trip to Peru up soon.