Since Lex was graduating from Belhaven in May, we flew back to the States and got together in Seattle for a family vacation with our kids. Sadly, Ty and Irene couldn’t join us, but it was refreshing and fun – especially seeing our granddaughters at ages 2 & 4.  Nate also finished his MBA at Belhaven, and Malaika also passed her exams and got a job teaching Drama in a magnet school of the Arts in Jackson. Erin continues with her Masters program, and Matt’s band released a new album.  

After two weeks at seminary, Clay was glad to get back home to Odessa for a month.  But we had to leave again in July for a visa renewal trip to Turkey. It’s been a year of busy travel!