November, 2001

1 - We ended our teaching time by singing Agneus Dei together. Richard and I then attempted to say good-bye since many of them are returning home this afternoon. We found that we simply could not do it. In just two weeks, these people had burrowed their way deeply into our souls. Richard couldn't speak at all and I stumbled over my words. After two full weeks where the words flowed out of us as never before, we were tongue-tied in the end. Such is the nature of love.

7 - Today I received an email from Jojo thanking me for coming to the hospital and praying for her and encouraging her. She once again thanked me for my teaching and the impact it had on her life.

9 - Mone wrote today and informed me that she is definitely ready to come to Orlando in mid-January to serve an internship.

11 - Brenda wrote today. She is coming to Orlando in mid-January to visit her mother in Deltona

12 - Irene writes, Dave Halter writes and also George, Sandra and Soeren. I responded to each email. Every day I receive an email from one of my Namibian, German or American friends is a happy day.

21 - Joan wrote today thanking me for my obedience, sensitivity and encouragement. She reported how she and several others were applying the advice I gave her on several occasions during the training.

27 - Dieter wrote an incredible email today where he too communicated the impact Richard and I have had on his life.

29 - Luke wrote today thanking me for the time I spent with him at Hodygos. He too reported how he was applying my advice. He also thanked me for my encouraging email and voiced his desire that we keep in touch via email because he still has a lot to learn about leadership.