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Hi All,

I arrived back in the states on December 18^th and hit the ground running. It was difficult coming home that close to Christmas but I had a great surprise in that my older sister had flown down to meet me at the airport. I had to do some power shopping to buy people things that they probably didn’t need which was hard as I think of all the people in Peru who don’t even have clean drinking water or a bed to sleep in. We do live in a very blessed country and hopefully we all realize just how blessed we are.

It has taken me a bit more time to get settled after this trip. I am often thinking of the churches in Peru and how they are doing. It is really difficult to want to be in two places at once. I am very glad to be home with my family and friends, but it is also difficult missing the friends in Peru. I have many hopes and dreams for the people in Peru and it has been very exciting for me to see some of them become a reality.

I spoke with the people in Iquitos this week. Lucy will travel with Harol, one of our seminary students to Tamshiyacu this week. That church is having quite a few struggles and our hope is that Harol will pastor there once he finishes his studies. Also, according to the Pastor in Iquitos, the wedding in Amazonas was awesome with 8 couples getting married. There had been 20 couples but many could not get all of the required paperwork done in time. The National Superintendent from Lima was able to come and perform the church ceremony after the civil ceremony was finished.

In 2010 there are also a lot of exciting things planned for the Amazon area churches. There are 2 teams currently planned for April and May—a group of teens from New York and a medical team from Indiana. There will also be 1 or 2 teams from the Texas/Louisiana area going later in the year. Then in October, the people from Lima are coming again to have a conference in Santa Ana.

Two days ago, I was able to purchase a used car which is such a blessing as before I left for Peru, my car engine blew and I had to sell it. I am once again mobile and am open to visit any churches or groups to share about the ongoing work in Peru. If you would like me to come to your church, please contact me at kayleenjr@sbcglobal.net or 512 567-2526. I would love to come share with you all the exciting way that the Lord is working in the jungles of Peru. Thank you all for your prayers and support.

In Christ’s precious love,

Kayleen