Global Impact Celebration

It was busy 10 weeks or so getting ready for our Global Impact Celebration on Saturday, August 29. We were able to host an open house at SonSet Solutions.  Many (over 500) die-hard folks came and brought their umbrellas, because it was raining. We were grateful for all who came, particularly our supporters from Illinois.

When the open house ended, we were able to gather for a short program to rename our main building in honor of Clarence Moore, who was instrumental to SonSet Solutions. It is a great story you ought to read. Click here for the Clarence Moore story.

The summer sped by.  Anina got her driver's license in March and that helped the summer to work out more smoothly. This meant that Jean did not have to drive twice to take her and pick her up from places.  David was home and was a good help to us.  JR kept busy at the zoo, enjoying his work with the animals and the interaction at the Zoo Farm. And, of course, we saw the three Turners from time to time.  Micah does something new each time we see him.

This summer gave us opportunities to serve with Lifeline, McCoy Memorial's Vacation Bible School, and at Camp Checkpoint (Anina as counselor and Jean as a camp nurse).

John flew out to the west coast from some family time, and Jean was busy at SonSet Solutions, doing her normal job, as well as picking up more hours than anticipated, filling in with donor management.  Additional time at the office was for being on the planning committee for our Global Impact Celebration.

Now, we are in the full cycle of volleyball games on Mon, Tues, Thurs, and sometimes Sat. David is back to school, and we have started Anina's final year (and Jean's, too!) of homeschooling.

We can tell how fast time is going as we mark and watch little Micah grow!  He is now 8 months and is so much fun!  Here he is enjoying summer and the outdoor baby swing.

So far, so good. God is gracious and keeps us going!