What a difference 3 years makes

Last year we spoke of Christmas without all the trappings and then we thought life was spartan with paper Christmas trees and two suitcases of toys courtesy of my mom. And 3 years ago we wept as we "suffered" in a well appointed fully equipped compound while serving in Santiago, DR with Tim and Trena Johnson. How 3 years have changed us! Now we are not just content , but truly happy with NO furniture (except 4 cots, 1 airmattress and 2 plastic chairs), we only just got our inverter and batteries installed last week and thus ending the twice daily power outages. Inspite of no stove we were able to purchase a gas grill from a second hand store on which we are now cooking in the backyard. I can only say that we are fully resting in the grace of our Father who has brought us here for this purpose and has filled us with His joy. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.