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<\/a>Oh what JOY!!!! \u00a0 We are in Lesotho with Sam, Anna, Elaina, and Sawyer, until Dec. 27th. \u00a0 We are thoroughly enjoying our time with them, working and playing and sharing and praying and of course eating! \u00a0 Please pray for them as they face challenges and follow the Lord’s leading.<\/p>\n