After a wonderful visit with Ms. Jane, we left Alto, GA headed to Newnan, GA to spend a few days with the Pearsons. We arrived mid-afternoon just in time for coffee. We spent some time catching up and getting settled in before heading out for supper at the Beasons.
When we arrived at the Beasons, we saw this on their sidewalk. Mr. John had made us a welcome sign. How sweet is that!!
While we visited, the boys enjoyed looking at Mr. John's tractor collection.
the boys with Mr. John
He soon took them outside to his shop to show them around. He had planned a wood class for them to make an ink pen. They were excited!
teaching them about his tools
Cruz with the pen he made.
Ben working with Mr. John
So fun!!
They also got to do a little fishing while there.
We enjoyed a delicious meal around the table. Mrs. Diana is a wonderful cook! We also spent some time reminiscing our times together in Guatemala. The Pearsons and Beasons were on our very first mission team that we hosted in Guatemala back in March of 2007. It was four couples from their church, Flat Creek Baptist in Fayetteville, GA. They have been our sweet friends and encouragers ever since. We have plans to host their church again in 2022. Yay!!
our family with the Beasons
On Tuesday morning I spoke to the WMU ladies at Flat Creek Baptist. Many of them have been on mission teams in Guatemala over the years.
me and Mrs. Joyce at the WMU meeting
Tonya is another person at Flat Creek that I love. She is the Pearson's daughter-in-law. She has served with us in Guatemala too. She has a huge heart for missions both in her local community and around the world.
One of the boys favorite things about staying with the Pearsons is their basement pool table. They passed a lot of time there during our visit. It was also a good incentive for them to get their school work done.
On Tuesday night we were gifted tickets to see the Atlanta Braves. It was the boy's first baseball game and they were excited.
It was such a fun night!
The Pearson's son, Tabb, joined us at the game. We loved spending a little time with him.
On Wednesday night we were back at Flat Creek to share with the adults and kids. Cruz had initially planned to help me do a presentation to the elementary students but after we got everything set up and ready he decided he wanted to do it by himself. We did a quick practice run before supper.
For the Wednesday night meal at Flat Creek, the Hispanic ministry group cooked a taco supper. It was delicious. We enjoyed getting to talk with several of them before the service.
Cruz did a fantastic job of sharing with the kids. He made me very proud!
David shared with the adults.
our family at Flat Creek Baptist Church
our family with the Pearsons
We love them dearly. It has become a Stateside tradition to spend time with them in their home. It was our fourth visit and the boys third. What a joy they are to us and all who know them. Our visits just get sweeter as the years pass by.
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