{"id":321,"date":"2009-10-06T21:44:25","date_gmt":"2009-10-07T02:44:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.covchurch.org\/ekstrand\/?p=321"},"modified":"2009-10-06T21:44:25","modified_gmt":"2009-10-07T02:44:25","slug":"returning-to-the-us-today-oct-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.covchurch.org\/ekstrand\/2009\/10\/returning-to-the-us-today-oct-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Returning to the US today, Oct. 7"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Well, I am really\u00a0 behind with blogging about our trip.\u00a0 The schedule just did not allow me to write and send as I had hoped, well maybe my own discipline too.\u00a0 Cindy and I both have numerous notes and observations and we will put them down as best we can in chronological order.<\/p>\n<p>In summary, this was an excellent trip in many, many ways.\u00a0 The Lord provided above and beyond what we could have imagined with good connections, new contacts, wonderful receptions and hosting, better understanding of Covenant World Mission, great discussion, and deepened relationships with our national partners.\u00a0 We thank Him for providing.\u00a0 We thank you for your prayers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-report-this\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.covchurch.org\/ekstrand?moderation_action=report_form&object_type=post&object_id=321&width=250&height=300\" class=\"thickbox\" title=\"Report This Post\">Report This Post<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Well, I am really\u00a0 behind with blogging about our trip.\u00a0 The schedule just did not allow me to write and send as I had hoped, well maybe my own discipline too.\u00a0 Cindy and I both have numerous notes and observations and we will put them down as best we can in chronological order. 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