Thank you for your support in 2022. May God continue to strengthen and encourage you in 2023.
Off Season
Like an athlete during off-season, we will continue to “work out and train,” but enjoy a hiatus from the “intense competition.”
Life U
Leon helping Mack move into his new dorm. On Labor Day weekend, Melanie and I traveled the bittersweet road to Atlanta, GA. Our son in the backseat with his wardrobe and dorm room décor, enjoying his parental alone time, listening to our last warnings, guidance, and wisdom. Melanie and I connected Mack to our extensiveContinue reading "Life U"
Uniquely Designed
My daughter Nala had a uniquely designed mission project this summer. She teamed up with 11 other missionary kids (MKs) from around the world to serve in Orlando, Florida. This project was led by former MKs. Below is her newsletter about her experience. Nala at MK@MK project From 24 June – 25 July, I gotContinue reading "Uniquely Designed"
Development
Leon and his IBS Friends Evangelism and discipleship have been two words that have shaped my life for the past two decades. I enjoy sharing the message of the gospel and helping people to grow in their walks with the Lord. These past two month I had the opportunity to complete my theological development coursesContinue reading "Development"
Joy and Sorrow
Leon and Mack just returned from a great campus visit at Life University in Marietta, GA near Atlanta. Mack received his acceptance and is waiting for his financial aid. He had the opportunity to meet the head rugby coach, teammates, academic counselor, and students. Mack will train with the Life rugby team in July andContinue reading "Joy and Sorrow"
Replanting
Rushing to our local grocery store, Melanie and I searched for a plant. Outside the busy marketplace, a flora and fauna menagerie stood before us. We were working on a project for our virtual debrief class. In our organization, debrief is the process of acclimating back to one’s home culture by participating in group sessionsContinue reading "Replanting"
Mack’s Vow
Leon Mack with a copy of his Matric certificate. “For I know the plans I have for you”, declares The Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you plans to give you a hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 As I look back on my senior year of high school and thinkContinue reading "Mack’s Vow"
Almost Home!
Best Family enjoying Table Mountain and city skyline. Our family was scheduled to leave South Africa on December 11, 2021. On Saturday morning, we anxiously awaited the test results for our required Covid-19 test needed for travel. Nala Best - Covid-19 positive. Our hearts sank and we began to pray and ask God what weContinue reading "Almost Home!"
Leon & the “Seoul Stealers”
Three cult members and Leon sitting in a coffee shop… At the shop, decadent pastries captured my eyes and aromatic coffees permeated my nostrils. I indulged in an immoral hot chocolate when three twentysomethings cornered me in my sensually soft chair. After comparing Covid stories: their friend was a 30-year-old father who leftContinue reading "Leon & the “Seoul Stealers”"
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