Western New York

To be completely honest, Pete and I both packed and began our trip up north with a bit of hesitation.  We had just spent a month on the road and were reluctant to start another journey so quickly.  We knew that it would be great to see our friends, the Harrell's, and that it would be incredibly worthwhile if we would just surrender it to the Lord and go.  And so we began the drive.  After two days of driving and a great visit with friends, we arrived in Lakewood, NY.  From the moment we got here until now, as I type away from the bedroom in Aunt Nancy and Uncle Brian's house, we have been blown away by outdoor beauty, delightful family, and incredible meetings with partners in ministry.  God has been very sweet to us on this trip!  

A Walk in the Woods at Aunt Nancy and Uncle Brian's

Upon our arrival, we unloaded our bags and quickly went to see some longtime family friends of the Greenwald's - the Norris's. Their hospitality and love for the Lord is palpable and it was a delight to begin our week up north with them.  

We headed to a local church when dinner was over and had the pleasure of speaking to the youth about God calling us all on our own adventures and surrounding us with His love and guidance through it all.  It was a fantastic night of sharing with youth and answering their questions about missions and God's call!

On Thursday we were able to share our ministry with the church's mission committee and are excited to say that we have another partner in ministry to the people in Indonesia!  It was a blessing to be with them and to share how God has led us to this point and where we hope to be in the near future.  

Then came the snow!  When we awoke on Friday morning there was already a beautiful blanket of fresh powdery snow on the ground outside.   It was breathtaking to look out the window as I fed Cade and enjoy the delightful feeling of being inside a snow globe.  Pete's grandma was able to come over and Cade spent the afternoon with his Great Grandma Greenwald.  

Our view from inside the Snow Globe

Cade and Great Grandma Greenwald  

Uncle Brian and Cade "Walking"

Today was our last full day in New York.  We enjoyed meeting with some more of Pete's family friends and sharing some of our own memories at Findley Lake and Camp Findley, where Pete spent his childhood.  Tomorrow after church we will hit the pavement again and be on our way to see my family in Ohio.  Our time here has been better than I could have imagined and I am grateful that the Lord knows just what we need even when we don't!

Camp Findley