OK this post has been a long time coming, and I thought that I better get it posted before the power comes back on in town, and I am flooded with updates. ..
We had an absolutely fabulous time in Ohio. It was such a blessing to spend time with David and Jayne, and just like in Central Asia, we spent all our time together on the run...
Along with putting on Two evenings dedicated to HOPE, we also had two luncheons at their home... It was a special blessing for us to meet some of our friends from the Internet community... I was a little overwhelmed that people would fly in from all over the US to spend the weekend with us.... It has given us a renewed faith that despite the difficult economic times that we are all facing, we do not have to be a part of that...
One of the nights, I spoke about the difference's between the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea ... the first is teaming with life, and offers HOPE to all that are around it... it is the symbol of life in that land ... the second is just that... Dead... nothing turns to it for help... it's waters are bitter, it is of no value.... yet the same river Jordon flows into both... so what is the difference.... For thousands of years, the Sea of Galilee has given up every ounce of water that it receives... and it's banks have never run dry... the Dead sea on the other hand has hung onto jealously everything that it receives... there is no outlet.... yet its banks never overflow....
I want to be that sea that brings life and hope to those around me.... and it was evident this weekend in Ohio, I know that we are not alone.....
David and Jayne are such incredible hosts as they opened up their home to nearly 50 Central Asia minded visitors. We are so thankful for all the hard work and energy that went in to this great weekend.
Some of our Central Asian children had a chance to get reacquainted
We had a great opportunity to get to hear each others stories,
Plans were made for the future
Then at the end of in incredible weekend, we said goodbye and headed our separate ways.... but now the world seems just a little bit smaller.... 
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