Africa Pics

If you have me on Facebook, keep an eye out for a full Africa Album ... it's in the works!

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Well, let's try this again ...

Well, I said goodbye to everyone at home once, but this morning / last night was another chance for me to say goodbye for a little while. In faith, I know that God is so much greater than my father's health situation and there will not be any thought of me getting home until next Spring for a couple of weeks for a break. Please keep praying for my dad and his health!

So, the farm boy finds himself in another airport. I might have to start claiming that I know what I'm doing. Nah, who am I kidding? And don't worry, I've only got 2.5 hours between now and when I fly out so I don't have time to get too far. But, even if I DID have time, I'm in Detroit ... what is there to do in Detroit except to fly out of it? Sorry to those who are closely tied to the place ... it's a very, ummm, nice place. :)

I guess I meet up with the little guys (and team) once again today. I felt kinda bad because back when I left them in Chicago, I didn't really get a chance to say goodbye to most of them. They were told that I was the "Tour Leader" the day before ... and the next day they're not able to find me for a whole week. THAT'S gotta do something to a little mind. But at the same time, as soon as they see me, all will be forgotten and I'll be back to being "Uncle Andrew" once again. I must say, I'm pretty excited about that one.

Alright, I will be sure to post again real soon, but until then, take care! Feel free to e-mail anytime too! I can't promise an immediate reply, but I'll at least try to get back sometime. (awestanley@gmail.com)

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Back in the West

Thank you to everyone who has been praying for the team, for our travel and our transition into the West. We're back in the West now. We're just not all in the same place at this particular moment. Here's the scoop ...

It has been in the works for a while, but the organization has been trying to get me home. While in Africa, my father was going through quite a lot. His surgery did go well ... initially ... however, it has been a long recovery. In fact, he's still in the hospital 5 weeks later. And so, needless to say, it was hard for me to be focused on my responsibilities of leadership with everything going on back at home. God was good and provided all of the strength that I needed to do what I had to do, but my boss (Marci) provided a way for me to get home as soon as possible. It is so incredible to know that I work for an organization that cares about ME and my family, and I'm not just a project to accomplish a company's goals. It is confirmation that I am where I need to be! Praise God for the people I work with!

The kids / rest of the team are at a camp in Indianna right now, spending some more time in training, rehearsals and just getting used to American life. Their first concert is actually this coming Sunday!

I'll be around home until Monday and then I'll be flying back to Chicago to meet up with the choir to continue on in the tour.

Thanks for your prayers! Please continue to pray for the group at the camp and for my fam / dad's health.

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