{"id":341,"date":"2009-11-27T07:05:45","date_gmt":"2009-11-27T14:05:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jonandlayne.com\/?p=341"},"modified":"2009-11-27T07:28:18","modified_gmt":"2009-11-27T14:28:18","slug":"a-time-to-give-thanks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jonandlayne.com\/a-time-to-give-thanks\/","title":{"rendered":"A Time to Give Thanks"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Layne Post<\/span>
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As Jon and I sat around a table full of old and new friends enjoying turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, rolls, pies, etc., I could not help but be overwhelmed with gratitude.<\/p>\n

About a week and a half ago, I remember lying in bed crying as I thought about the fact that I would have no kitchen to even attempt anything \u201cThanksgiving-ish\u201d. But the Lord so graciously provided a blessing in disguise: our broken into vehicle. Not only have we gotten a vehicle that is loads better, we have been given precious time with sweet friends.<\/p>\n

There are so many things to be thankful for this year…<\/p>\n

– Each other. Traveling and ministering is so much better together.<\/p>\n

– Family that loves us well, even from so far away.<\/p>\n

– Supporters who have joined us in our effort to bring the love of Christ where it is not<\/p>\n

by not only giving financially, but also prayer and encouragement.<\/p>\n

– Friends and connections all over the world, who provide us with advice and wisdom.<\/p>\n

– An awesome truck.<\/p>\n

(I could keep going, but I will refrain for the sake of length.)<\/p>\n

Thanksgiving day pictures… I forgot to get in one!<\/p>\n

\"Pretty

Pretty table!<\/p><\/div>\n

\"After

After dinner chatting<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Young

Young guys table<\/p><\/div>\n

Here is a picture our \u201cHome 2\u201d, which has been graciously lent to us by new missionary friends with an organization called \u201cWord to Africa\u201d.<\/p>\n

\"Lobaste,

Lobatse, Botswana<\/p><\/div>\n

\"We

We have a fridge and kettle!<\/p><\/div>\n

And this is our new truck, which with the help of Jon\u2019s dad and brothers, has been named: <\/strong><\/p>\n

The Bison<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Meet

Meet "The Bison"<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Canvas

Canvas seat covers... rough and tough<\/p><\/div>\n

We love you guys, and thank God for you every time we think of you… which is often!<\/p>\n

P.S.<\/p>\n

We will start travels to Mozambique December 7th and arrive on the 8th! We are getting excited to get there and get plugged in.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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