A New Phase for the Franklins

The last two summers, I (Dan) got to spend time overseas, while Karina stayed home alone with Matthew (in utero the first year, outside last year). This year, as many of you know, we planned for her to go on a mission trip while I hung at home with the guy. Well . . . we are now in the midst of that experience. Karina left Sunday morning for Burundi, Africa for a relief trip. She will be gone for two weeks. If you want updates, you can click on the link to their blog site under my links.
All in all, this will be a good and stretching experience for both of us. It is fun partnering. Please pray for her and the team, that they would be effective in ministering to kids, teaching biblical principles about stewardship, and standing with brothers and sisters in Christ when they are in tough circumstances.
Oh yeah, and pray for me also if you think of it. It is quite an adventure being the only parent around. Thank God for family and friends helping out.
I leave you with a pic of Karina's Burundi team.

Left to Right: Karina, Patty Loder, Sarah McCluskey, Jan Johnson, Kevin Johnson (not the former NBA player for the Suns), Shelly Gillmore, Bonny Gardner, John Gillmore.