Saturday, November 08, 2008

Trip to Yorkshire

Recently, Paul and I traveled up to Gateshead in Yorkshire to visit with a MTW family, the Schweitzers. Bill is in the US for 11 weeks raising support, leaving Pam and her five kids here. We had a great time getting to know Mark, Bethany, Mary, Anna and James, ranging in age from 9 to 1. God is really caring for this family and it was good to see that and spend some time with them. They are there working to start a church in that town. We first met them when Paul was their small group leader at MTW's training called Living in Grace. We really enjoyed reconnecting with Pam. She's a busy Mom involved in a home school co-op, along with other responsibilities. Bill returns the middle of December.

The drive to and from London was beautiful. We stopped in a little village called Ripponden where some of Paul's ancestors are from. We ate in a pub that was first opened in 1307 so we couldn't help but wonder if great, great, great, Grandfather Joah Carter ever ate there as well.

So, we thank the Lord for how he is caring for Pam and her children while Bill's gone. We also thank Him for our heritage, full of godly men like Joah Carter.

1 comment:

Rin said...

The countryside looks beautiful!! Bring back memories of the old days - when you were the one with 5 kids ages 9 to 1!! :)