Visiting the USA

Well, the time has come for us to decide whether or not we will be returning to the USA for a visit this year. We have several concerns that we must address in making this decision;

First, do we have the finances to visit the USA this year? Normally we wouldn't worry about this because our main activity while in the states is fund raising. However, everyone knows that the economy has been in a bit of a bad way for our country this year and that could affect giving. What's more, we are looking at higher than normal airfare due to higher fuel prices.

Second, where will we go and whom shall we visit? You have all been so kind to us in the past, but we feel, at times, like the house guest who has overstayed his or her welcome. We know that none of you, our friends, would say to us, "No, we just can't afford a visit from your family this year.", or, "You just came here last year! Don't you get tired of bothering us?" Even so, Proverbs 25:17 says: "Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbor's house, lest he be weary of thee and so, hate thee."

So, we have decided to leave it up to you. If you and/or your church would like to have us visit, let us know. We will plan on visiting between the middle of December and the end of January, if we visit.

God bless you!