Welcome home!

Heinrich and Doris are back. That’s big news. They brought new baby Philip, who’s just adorable. Salome is all grown up and lots more outgoing than when she left. It was amazing to see how easily she slipped back into life here. Kimmie said that first night they were home, little Salome had already found her way to a Lopit woman’s lap.
Philip had a Lopit name even before the LandCruiser hit Steve’s compound, so that’s great for the little guy. They all say how chubby he is and how great that is. He’s got red hair, just like his mom and sister; I’m sure that’s an added attraction.
We’re really, really happy to have them back. They’re a super great couple and add so much to our team—with their talents, their ministry and just with their marriage. They make me laugh and just add some invisible thing that makes our team stronger. (Gosh, I’m really going on about them, aren’t I?) And it’s nice to know they’re in it for the long haul—they have a vision and a heart for this place that extends well after TIMO.
Which logically leads me to say that they’re happy to be back, too. Heinrich was just giddy to see people and get back home. He was like a kid at Christmas, ha. I think he’s really going to kick things up with getting stuff translated and all that. He, Doris, Kimmie and I are meeting tonight about translation stuff.
It won’t be long until Joshua, Justina & Co. are back, too. Wow, to have our entire team back in the game! I can’t wait. And we get to meet our other new member—baby Joy. Be praying for their safe travel and for an easy adjustment back into Lopitland.