I want to encourage you in your decision!  Whether or not the red light is "blinking" or "solid" I am confident that the Lord will continue to confirm this path with fruit in your ministry to your family and refreshment for your soul.  Be assured, also, that I have daily opportunity to witness the fruit of your ministry in my family, particularly with Anne.  Her time with the Lord is much more vibrant than it used to be, largely because of learning to read God's Word dramatically, and giving no more credence to "Mr. Monotone," as Keith Ferrin puts it.  I'm hopeful that I'll get to spread the vision you've given me, that of the power of reciting straight Scripture.  I used it in a small way in a song I taught during our VBS (everybody recited from Psalm 96, instead of the vocal solo in the middle!).   Your family is precious to us, and we will continue to lift you up to the Lord.

 Kim Rendle (had 2 students with us)

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Hi David and Debra,
We pray for a release of God's blessing on you and your family.  May you be refreshed and renewed. Your faithfulness to the Lord has been a witness to all who know you.  We will think of you often as this autumn begins to set in (especially on Thursdays!)  You all have a special place in God's heart and I know His plans for you are only for good. Blessings to you all, Kim  (mom of Chloe, who's been with us for 3.5 years)

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Deb,
Lysbeth will miss it terribly.  Most of all she will miss a wholesome, Christ centered activity with other kids and especially you and Jessica.  She had a rough year and you were there.  Definitely part of God's providence .  bless you.

Kim Neel