Before Christmas, we (Gil, Ronda, and our daughter Jill) took a week long trip to visit New Hampton, IA and Menomonie, WI. Two cities where we used to live.
In New Hampton we stayed with our good friend Bonnie Keller and her Family. We also got to see her miracle grandson Devon. 
We loved being able to see old friends like Dean and Judy Knoll and John and Jeannette Kotke. It was a pleasure to meet Rod Ankrom and his family, the new pastor of the First Baptist Church. We were touched to see how the church and people of New Hampton were excited and wanted to be involved in the projects of Macha. We will keep you posted about the progress of the seeds that were sent.
In Menomonie, we spent some time with the Smith family. We are very excited about their upcoming trip to Macha at the end of this month! We also stayed with Fred and Ruth Menz and Gary and Debbie Cowles. 
Even though we have been gone from Menomonie for almost 20 years, it seemed like it was just yesterday. It was a blessing to be able to spend time with everyone and catch up with friends.
Menomomie Alliance Christian School had a wonderful fundraiser this past year for the school in Macha. 
It was so much fun to see the kids in person and share with them about the new school, the children of Macha and the amazing things the Lord in doing in Zambia.
Thank you to everyone that opened your homes to us on this little adventure. It was great to see you all! We are grateful for your prayers, support and encouragement.
We loved being able to see old friends like Dean and Judy Knoll and John and Jeannette Kotke. It was a pleasure to meet Rod Ankrom and his family, the new pastor of the 
Even though we have been gone from Menomonie for almost 20 years, it seemed like it was just yesterday. It was a blessing to be able to spend time with everyone and catch up with friends. 
It was so much fun to see the kids in person and share with them about the new school, the children of Macha and the amazing things the Lord in doing in 