A Layne Post
Jon had his 30th birthday, and I must say, it was epic. His 3 brothers arrived here in Mozambique on Sunday afternoon. (Alright, let’s take a moment and think on the awesomeness of that alone… okay, now we can move on.) They got here just 1 hour before his 80’s themed’ Minute to Win It’ party. To name a few highlights, there was a mullet, leather pants , denim, tie-dye, puff sleeves, neon colors, bacon wrapped pineapple, and wacky games. So fun. Thanks to all who made it happen.
No words, no words…
The bros
For Jon’s big birthday present he was given an indoor rock climbing wall. Seriously? Amazing! When I tried to think of the perfect gift, this was it! Our work is emotional and at times stressful and one of Jon’s biggest outlets is rock-climbing. Since having kiddos it has been a little more difficult to make those trips happen, since it is a 3-4 hour drive and then trying to figure out what to do with the kiddos during climbing time. Because Jon’s bros were coming, I knew they could bring some climbing holds for us, something hard to source here, not to mention so much more expensive. Even in the States, however, it is no cheap project, so I couldn’t do it on my own. I want to give a big shout out to:
Dan and Vicki Heller, Pete and Judy Prescott, Chris and Tara Craver, Stephanie Prescott, Ben and Louisa Heller, Joe and Evie Heller, Paul and Becky Heller, Javan Mesnard, Pete and Jenni Jacks, and Matt and Holly Jacks for making it possible both financially and with some physical labor!
Beginning of rock wall construction
So great to work alongside brothers
Some thinkin’
Here is goes
What are we gonna do?
1st climb
Happy birthday, Jon!
Also while the boys were in town they visit the hospital a few times, spend a morning at a ministry very dear to us Masana, and go fly fishing in South Africa.
Jon
Ben
Joe
Paul
The Heller Brothers
It was a quick trip, but one for the books.
Happy 30th birthday, my love, you mean so much to so many people, and me most of all. I love you!