Misc. Pics from February, March, & April

This was a great Wisconsin winter...very mild and short, but still a few beautiful snowfalls!

 The Moody Church in Chicago where my mom and I got to hear Francis Chan speak.

 Spending the afternoon exploring Chicago. 

 Surprising my dad on his 60th birthday!

 My friend Shannon and I celebrating with our friend Angela at her bridal shower.

The group that gathered for a morning of prayer together at my church. 

Craft time at the senior center where I volunteered for a few weeks.  

Dyeing Easter eggs with the seniors :)  

Very thankful for opportunities to share about SE Asia in churches and small groups like this!

Enjoying time with my parents.  Here we are sharing a meal in their new apartment.

Visiting Family in Oregon

Hike at Smoky Mountain National Park

Road Trip!

 I felt so welcome at each place I visited!  Thanks especially to all the kids who made signs and special pictures for me : )

It would be impossible to include pictures of everyone that I visited...over 30 people/families!  Highlights included times of good conversation, a chance to hear about and enter into what "normal" is for other people, meeting kids, laughing, sharing memories, eating great meals, praying together, and opportunities talk about SE Asia. 

 Along the way, I got to see some neat little historical towns especially in the eastern part of the U.S.

 This is my first spring in 6 years and it's been gorgeous!  I got to see Spring start out east, follow it in the midwest, and see it on the west coast!  This is definitely the longest and most beautiful Spring I've ever had :)

After driving almost 4000 miles in this little car, I kind of got attached to it : )  Praise the Lord for His grace in providing me with such a smooth and enjoyable journey!