Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Weekend at the Dorens'

I was delightfully stolen away form MTI this past weekend by my Aunt Tracy. I spent the weekend exploring the small mountain town of Salida, riding bikes, visiting the farmers' market across the street, and cooking lots and lots. And of course, great family time!

Riding to the health food store with Sara and Aunt Tracy. Sara was so kind to share her pink cruiser with me all weekend!





Merry-go-rounds do still exist!!! Shortly after cousin Casey and all his friends proved why they are now outlawed in many parts of the country.





I love swings!!!

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Summer/Fall Update

Sorry to those of you who tried to send this to through email, but it didn't work. I'm still trying to figure out the new program and haven't quite figured out all the kinks. But now I know how to put the newsletters up here in the blog, so you can always find them here or on the sidebar.

You can click on the link below to download my latest newsletter.

http://krystaleanne9.googlepages.com/SummerLetter.pdf

Monday, September 15, 2008

We're off.... Kind of

These last few weeks have really affirmed how truly blessed I am. I was privileged to spend the last few weeks traveling to visit various friends and family across the country, as well as spend time with my family and friends in Visalia. Each visit was filled with lots of laughter, catching up, and planning for when people come to visit in Costa Rica. Thank you to all of you who opened your home and made your schedule flexible so we could hangout.

Today Cailah and fly out to Colorado Spring for 3 weeks of training at MTI (Missionary Training Institute). We will both arrive absolutely exhausted, but thoroughly filled up with love from all time with our friends and family these last few weeks. We are both really looking forward to our three weeks of rest and preparation in Colorado. We have heard wonderful things about MTI and can't wait to experience it ourselves.

Thank you for all your prayers, especially for the process of saying goodbye. The time that I've been able to spend with loved ones has been truly joyous. I know that I will see many of you in the not too distance future, as you already have plans to come and visit. It's much easier to say, "See you later" than "Goodbye".



Please continue to keep me in your prayers. 1) That we would be open to all God wants to do in us during our time in our Colorado. 2) For the continued process of saying goodbye.

Monday, September 8, 2008

Goodbye Dinner in Visalia

This is my last week in the Central Valley. On Sunday I will bid goodbye to my wonderful "hometown" for the last two years. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here, and will not soon forget the joys the Central Valley has to offer. But before I leave we must have one last family dinner. If you are anywhere near the central valley this Wednesday (Sep 10th), please stop by for a great evening of food and fellowship.