Christmas Greeting!!!

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Enjoy our Christmas video to you all...


Christmas Greeting from Abe Tarantino on Vimeo.

Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving was different for us this year. We were invited to celebrate with many other Missionaries who are away from their families as well. We all brought something to share and celebrated together. God's faithfulness has shown that although we are away from our closest friends and family this holiday season he has given us a family to be apart of here.
In reflection of this Thanksgiving I am so thankful that we are now in Europe at this opportune time. I can see now that His timing is perfect. I'm so thankful for the support we have received from all of you. The feeling is overwhelming at how God has weaved our lives together and brought us to this place with the backing from all of you. I'm most thankful that God is faithful to give us all we have needed and more to be here.

Here are some pictures from our first Thanksgiving in Brussels. We miss all of our friends and family back home and hope you too had a great Thanksgiving.

Living For Your Glory

Tim Hughes - Living For Your Glory

Hannah and I had the opportunity to go to a different church two weeks ago. During worship this song played and it was the first time I had heard it. The moment I began singing it and listening to the lyrics it just rang so deeply within me. It has been a long time since I felt a song resonate so deeply in me. It was my prayer. I love playing it, because it's my heart. I just want to find myself in a room to myself just singing it over and over...

Lyrics:

What good is it to gain the whole world, but lose your soul?
What good is it to make a sweet sound, but remain proud?
In view of God’s mercy, I offer my all

And take my life, let it be everything, all of me
Here I am, use me for Your glory
In everything I say and do, let my life honor You
Here I am living for Your glory

The road I’m on that leads nowhere without You
And the life I live that finds meaning and surrender
In view of God’s mercy, I offer my all

Seeking first the Kingdom
Seeking first the Kingdom of my Lord

Directors Retreat

The European Masters Commission directors retreat was held in Brussels, October 8th -11th. A highlight was the official opening of the European Masters Commission headquarters.




There are now MC programs in Finland, Denmark, Spain, England, Ireland, Estonia, Austria, France, Norway, Holland and Bosnia-Herzegovina. New programs could soon open in Scotland, Belgium and Sweden.



Praying for Nolan and I as we are heading up the new office and we will soon be joined by missionaries Dan and Silvana Place.



"This is God's time for Masters Commission in Europe", says Michael McNamee. "It is one of the tools that He is using to turn the youth of Europe towards Him. Our goals are to have 50 MC programs with 750 students in the next few years."

"As the earth revolves around the sun and spins each day around at a seemingly ever faster pace it is great to arrive at points in time where you can press pause and clearly see what totally amazing things that God is doing. The 2008 Master's Commission Europe Directors retreat in Brussels was one of those points in time where paused was pressed and Master's Directors from all over Europe shared about incredible discipleship ministry impacting lives and the church everywhere."
Simon Cunningham

Middlesbourgh, England

A couple weeks ago Convoy of Hope asked Nolan and I to join them on a trip to Middlesbourgh, England. Convoy of Hope is a humanitarian organization that aids in disaster relief and social work. Our missionary, Michael McNamee, is also the president of Convoy of Hope in Europe. We went to Middlesbourgh through a contact we have with a new church plant there, called Rivercity Church. The pastors, Nathan and Lindsay, are a young couple who really have a heart for the city. The church is right in a dominant Muslim area and right down the street from the church is a Elementary School. Rivercity Church contacted the school about doing some work there for them. At first they were reluctant because a teacher there had had some bad experiences with a Church. In the end they agreed to let us build a playground for them. When we came the school yard was bare. We worked hard for three days planting flowers, digging up turf, building a play house, painting two murals and making the playground look nice. The teachers and faculty of the school were so excited about the work that was done. Here are some pictures of us working as well as before and after pictures of the yard. Be sure to click on the pictures.

After we finished the building project at the school we had a big outreach. There were bounce houses, face painting, dance lessons, soccer trick lessons, free ice cream and we gave out 500 bags of groceries. One of the woman was so moved by the gift she had tears streaming down her face. There was such an incredible spirit of joy and excitement that was there. I spent some time painting faces of the children. There was a whole group of Muslim boys that I painted and as I did they shared with me what it is like in their Mask. It was just evident to me the bondage they experience through the Muslim beliefs. We really believe this event gave a major break through for the church in this community. It put them on the map and gave a reputation of God's love to the area. Here are some pictures of the outreach.

Our prayer is that the church will gain its influence on the community and that God's love will break the barriers between the cultures.

For more pictures. Go to our album of Middlesbrough.

Paris

This last week we had an opportunity to go to Paris, and spend some time with the program there. We were very excited going in because we've heard so many great things about the program, but haven't ever had the opportunity to meet them. The director is French and does not speak any English, but he has an Assembly of God missionary working with him, who is fluent in French. Her name is Summer. We met her at the train station and she took us back to the church and Masters Commission housing. We got to hear the miracles they've experienced with receiving the 3 houses to hold Masters Commission students. This will be there third year running and they have 41 students coming this fall! We found this program to be especially unique because they have a national who is running the program and the program was birthed in the heart of several churches around France before they even knew what Masters Commission was. When they learned of Masters Commission and found it was the same vision they had in their heart it was only natural to partner together with us. I wish you could hear the heart they have for France and the desire to see young people being trained in leadership. It was really a blessing for us to spend some time with them. The atmosphere they have created is very positive and welcoming.
While we were touring the facilities we were introduced to a former student and her family that was in town. They were also so friendly and spent some time encouraging Nolan and I, and praying for us. We were overwhelmed by the genuine spirit there. We did not know these people, but they cared for and loved us as though we were family.
After a tour of everything we headed into the city of Paris.

The city is absolutely beautiful. We had Starbucks and sat in one of the many artist squares. Around us were many artists painting, drawing, and selling artwork. Then we went to dinner at a Mexican place, which Brussels has very little of. While we were having dinner there was a cat wondering around, greeting all the customers. We asked if it was the restaurants cat, and found its a neighborhood cat that walks in and out of all the restaurants on the street. I've only something like that in the movies. After dinner Summer took us to a few of the main sights in Paris... The Louvre, The Arc of Triumph, and of course the Eiffel Tower. I definitely want to spend some more time in Paris. There is so much to see and enjoy there.
The entire trip was such an encouragement for Masters Commission, seeing the things God is doing there, and through Masters Commission. We're so thankful that we were able to get to know them better and start a deeper friendship.

Independence.

Monday was our first official Belgium holiday. Its the day they celebrate their independence from Holland. We had been downtown on Sunday and saw the setup of the events that would follow on Monday. Thankfully, our friend Vibeke (a lady from the church we attended in Denmark) decided to stop by and see us, so we decided to see if we could catch some of the action.

Unfortunately, the weather was awful... misty rain and COLD! ( nothing new from Belgium)Well, we went anyways and were quite entertained by the parades they had going on. There were so many people in weird customs and on stilts. It was definitely a culture experience that we hadn't experienced in Denmark before. I was able to go get some very-very good red cherries. They were kind of expensive, but worth it. ;) Since the weather was gloomy and bits of rain, we found a cozy little cafe to warm up in until the fireworks would start at 11. The first place we walked into was too packed, but I was excited for the atmosphere, since we always went to cafes in Copenhagen, I wasn't sure if we would find any cool places here in Brussels. We ended up to the cafe right next store, and it ended up being perfect!

The fireworks were by far the best we have ever seen. It seemed like for 20 minutes you were treated to a never ending finale from start to finish. What was unique was the touch of music put to the show they put on. It truly was a sight to see. So, for those traveling to Brussels, come July 21st and make sure to catch the festivities in downtown! The evening was fabulous and well worth the cold we had to endure. Seriously, we could see our breath and it is the middle of summer. Something isn't right with that. :)

The Walkabout.

Hannah and I decided that our Saturday would be dedicated to apartment hunting. Once we moved our luggage to the EMC building where we are staying now, we drove with Albert who dropped us off downtown in the area where I posted about earlier. When he dropped us off we thought we were going to have to buy an umbrella because it was raining ( and since it rains like 200 days out of the year, we thought one would be in call for). We walked in a department store only to find out that the little umbrella's we would want where 25 euro or $40! There was nothing to the umbrella. So if anyone in the states would like to find Hannah a small one to put in her purse, please send one ;)

ATTN: Hannah Tarantino
45 Chaussee de Waterloo
1640 Rhode St. Genese
Belgium

That's the office here. We can always receive mail or packages there. It's the best address to send to by the way.

It wasn't long before the rain stopped and walking downtown couldn't of been more perfect. I am not sure how much we walked, but we went up and down street after street looking for apartments, and admiring the unique characteristics of all the rest. Our goal on each street was always to look for the orange signs saying Tu Huur or Louer! We actually were able to find a good number, so hopefully this week we can get a few appointments going. The majority are close to being out of our range, but we will see what happens. The thing that gets us is that each place is unique in the charges that are on top of the rent vary so much. Charges cover the cleaning of your doorway to electricty/water/heat. The majority of the time it's only the water, but you never really know, and the charges can vary from 25-150 euro! Seriously! Why the huge difference!!!

So keep that in prayer this week please.

All the walking around really gave us an appetite and in the middle of the walking we past a Oriental little shop, and all I remember was looking through the glass at the food they had and it just looked great. I know that my smell of the food was the one talking before my mind was set on what the food actually was though. I was so set on checking it out, that Hannah and I made our way back to the restaurant. It was actually a Lebanese little place. The menu was on the door before you walked in and I just looked at Hannah because I had no clue what any of it meant. It was the type of place where you walked in and just picked what you wanted to eat, so you had to have an idea or else... well it was pointless to go. So after debating wether we should eat or not, we said let's try it. The guy looked at us and asked what we wanted in French and I said I have no clue what to order. So he told us to sit down and he would bring each of us a plate! TALK ABOUT OH NO, WHAT DID I JUST DO!!! Anyways, the wait wasn't too long before this girl brought over a heaping plate full of Lebanese food! I know I was really hungry, but everything on the plate was just amazing! I couldn't of ordered anything better! We loved it. Hannah said it was the best humus she has ever had!

So for those that love Lebanese food, if you come see us we will make sure to take you there!

Prayer Support.

We have a request for those that check this site. We have found an area in town that we really want to be in but we know that the only way we will find a place is by God's hand in it. I took a picture in google to give you an idea. It's called Elsene. Both Hannah and I love the area. For those that come visit us I know you will just enjoy it as well. Please join us in prayer this next week. Financially we really will need God to move or this area won't be possible.

We did have two appointments tonight at apartments. The first one was amazing! The only problem was there was no real bedroom. The bedroom was the living room and dinig room all together! But it was nice. The second one... well, McNamee didn't even stop, it looked scary and the funny thing was the rent was so high. It was not in the best place in town, so we didn't even bother! Apartment hunting has surely been a new adventure.

Hector Chicken!!!

So last night we needed a quick bite to eat so we follow our friend Joan to get something fast to eat. We ended up eating at Hector Chicken! We are told that this is the place to eat cheap... Well, I wanted to give a picture of what European life is like when you come to fast food and extras!

First of all, look at the size of the cup! Secondly, if you want BBQ sauce, well just at $1.50 for two very small pieces so you can enjoy your meal!!! I will miss bigger drinks, but I

guess in the long run it will be better for my health! We did find out that Pizza Hut offers free refills! Too bad I don't want pizza all the time.

Also, they must think well of the USA since they put a picture of the flag next to the restroom ;)

In other news we are still out looking for an apartment. Tonight we are going to two appointments and we really enjoy this part of the town. We did see a nice one this morning, but it was right off the main street and it wasn't as clean as where we will be tonight. I do really love the places here, they have such character in them. Hopefully we will be able to show you pictures soon!!!

MCE | The Offices

The first day working over here felt great! By the time Hannah and I were able to get home, Hannah looked at me and said I gotta go to bed!!! She was exhausted (in a good way). We are working on a Directors retreat for this upcoming October where the leaders of Master Commission programs in Europe will come to Brussels for a few days. Yesterday Hannah took a good chunk working on that!

We finally decided on what offices that we would take over as well. We are going to be on the 2nd floor (3rd if you were in the US). We had the option of getting a temp office while we are waiting for the future MCE offices to be ready, but I think Hannah and I want to work where the Offices will be and watch the growth of it. We have one side of the building but the majority of it will need to be renovated with teams throughout the next year. As I walk through the halls and offices my vision of what they could look like in the future is very exciting!

If anyone is wanting to bring teams to work on this area, you should contact us. We will be looking for office furniture and if anyone wants to help us with that, they can help us out by IKEA gift cards! Contact us if you are interested. We were looking at painting the office and we found out that a gallon of paint cost 69 euro. The euro by the way is more than the dollar, so just think about that one ;)

   

By the way, I love Italy!!! ;) Yesterday we went to look at an apartment downtown and the resident who was staying there was ITALIAN and he was incredible. I just loved listening to him. Italians are so welcoming! The apartment was very very nice, but I am not sure the area it was located at is what we would want to settle on. Tonight we are going back downtown right in the area of where the EU is. The area is so incredible. Please pray that we are able to find that right apartment. As it is right now our budgeted amount is very limited right now with what we have been seeing. I know we will find the right place though!

This morning we are off to the local commune so we can register! Woohoo. Lasne!!!!

Economy 101 | Dollar vs Euro

We have only been here a matter of hours, but it hasn't taken long to realize that life over here is a little more expensive than the US. In the past few days that we have been here we have gone to the grocery store twice, out to eat downtown, as well as shopping for an apartment. All of these things have quickly opened our eyes to what the Euro is doing over here in Europe.

All this got me to thinking... How much has the exchange rate affected our budget?

As many of you know, we are supported by friends, families and churches on a commitment basis. We were told back in 2006 that to live from month to month here in Brussels, that we would need to raise $3,512 in monthly support. Right now we are about $2,900 of that goal! While that is great news, there is a BUT...

In 2006 when our budget was set, that $3,512 in the exchange rate was 2,900 euro a month. Today, July, 2009 that same $3,512 we are budgeting each month for living expenses now only covers 2,235 euro!!! To put that in dollars, we are $1,000 short a month from what we are ask to raise if that $3,512 comes in every month. This is and will continue to always be a huge need as we are living in the Euro economy and the Dollar continues to lower.

Please prayerfully consider supporting the Tarantino's on a monthly commitment. We truly need people who join together with us as we reach missions across the globe with Master's Commission and the work across Europe!

We have relationships already where some people can't support a month to month basis, but they can every few months and every bit helps as we continually are trying to compensate for the lowering dollar. Contact us for information on how you can be apart of that.

You can always check out our Missions Status page for the current information on where we are at.

first few days.

Yesterday was our first full day here in Belgium and a full day it was. All the Americans/missionaries here put on a little fourth of July celebration at the office building. There was lots of good food and they had a bounce house for the kids. We were able to meet a lot of people there and able to know them a little bit as well.

We also got to go see an apartment, unfortunately it was given to the people who looked at it right before us, but it was good to look anyways. We love the style of apartments here and its been fun to look.

Last night we went to downtown Brussels, with a few friends and got to walk around a bit. We ate a durum and these incredible crepes afterward! Belgium has the greatest desserts!

We've started to talk about some things we'll get to work on right away with Masters Commission Europe and we look forward to jumping in first thing Monday morning.



More Pictures.

Arrived.

There isn't a non-stop flight from Fort Myers to Brussels, BE... but yesterday we surely had the next best thing! We left Fort Myers at 6:25PM, flew through the night and landed in Munich, Germany at 10.00 in the morning. By the time we walked through the airport and went through a security checkpoint we realized we had 15 minutes to get to our connecting flight. The checking gate was politely waiting for us, and they even commented on having our 8 pieces of luggage! Way to go Lufthansa! We then only had a short up and down flight! That's the way I like to travel!

Abe.
We had given abe his drugs hours before we left, hoping that he would be sedated, but we learned quickly we only had a drunk cat who fought very hard against the drugs to stay awake!!! It was pretty funny. Thankfully some 45 minutes into the flight he passed out! Hannah and I played Mario Party on our DS which actually passes the time very well! Before we knew it we were hours into our flight. In the middle of the flight when everyone was sleeping Abe's drugs wore off and it took about 2 hours to get him to finally find his resting place. Overall, looking at the trip at a whole, Abe was great. This morning Abe is still so happy. Since we landed and let him out of his bag he has been so affectionate with us. It's like we have left him for two weeks and we just got back, he is so excited, it's pretty funny.

It's 9 here in the morning and in a few minutes we will be off for a 4th of July party at the offices! The weather is nice and cool as I like it! Yesterday we did have a regular Fort Myers rain shower as we drove home, but nothings new on that front! The coolness of the air after that is though! I love it.

It's good to be here. Already, I think both Hannah and I can sense the immediate change in our lives in being back to a country where so much seems to happen in our lives.

Keep up with this and updates will surely be frequent!

Love you guys! Your such a big reason we are here!

The Final Update till...

Well...

The long wait is finally over. Our trip out to California started on a very pleasant note for Hannah and I. The day we left to head out there we received our call from the Belgian Consulate in Atlanta that we could go get our Visas! Hannah booked our appointment for this past Monday at 10 in the morning. Our whole time in California was just so relaxing knowing that as soon as we would get back our life to Europe would be on a fast track!

The one thing that had to happen before we were to head to Atlanta was to buy our tickets for Brussels because the Consulate needed the date for our visas. So, we were able to get our tickets for July 2!

So here is the little humor of all of this. Abe, our cat, weighs about 12/13 pounds... this is an issue because the majority of airlines companies who allow cats and dogs in the cabin have a limit around 8-10 pounds! The airline we were able to get has the highest limit we could find but Abe is still over weight! So... Abe is on a diet! Please keep him in your kitty prayers that he loses his weight!

Getting our visas was fun. We took off Sunday morning, drove 8 hours to my aunt and uncles, got up early then drove to the Consulate. We waited 20 minutes, then was back in the car driving another 8 hours back to Fort Myers. A couple hundred bucks in gas and we had our visas ;)

So... everything has been set. Now just enjoy each day we have left here...

California and all it has to offer...

Most of you may know that Nolan and I just spent the last week or so in southern California. We arrived in LAX on the 29th of May and received by my best friend, Alex, and her husband, Darren. As I've seen in my life as of late there are seasons for everything, and this past year or so has been a very dry season for us when it comes to having any kind of social life. This last week we spent in so. cal. with friends and family was like having rain poured down on our dry season. I'm so thankful that the door was opened for us to get out there before we soon head across the world.

The Ecomony and Missions

During this time that we are trying to finish raising our support there is always one factor that seems to continually try to de-track us from where we are going. Money.

Even though the economy right now is continuing down the track it is, it's so relaxing to know that we don't have to worry whether or not we will get to Europe, or even stay in Europe because of not enough finances. From day one, we have been more than confident that we would be taken care of. I love being able to watch how God continues to provide daily for Hannah and I.

This weekend there was an article in the paper and online about how so many missionaries are really feeling the affect of the weak dollar. You can read about it here.


Please continue to keep Hannah and I in prayer as we are trying to finish our budget. The reality is as the dollar does drop we are having to find ways to make up the difference. If you ever feel you can help Hannah and I in that area, please contact us.

Missions Update: Visas

Just wanted to give a little update on our visas status. This morning we had a call from the Atlanta Consulate and they told us that our papers were heading out to Belgium tomorrow. Hannah and I are getting so excited that things are getting closer and closer. We just wanted to share this so you could keep this in your prayers. We also heard this week that it could take anywhere from 6-8 weeks. We are just hoping for an expedited process ;)

On the side of support we have been so blessed by our friends and family who are joining together with us. We have been overwhelmed by the response and we couldn't be more humbled by everyones support. We still have a bit to go on the monthly support end. We are still trying to raise 200-300/m to finish out our budget. Even the smallest amount adds up. Please contact us, or check out our missions page for more info.

NJHS | Fort Myers Christian School

This last week Nolan had the opportunity to speak at the National Honor Society at FMCS. As he shared about the fourteen years since he was in NHS I heard something deeper in his heart and a reminder of why we are going to Europe. Our lives have been somewhat mundane and rather normal these last few months and in those times it is easy to forget the reasons we are going to Belgium. Listening to Nolan share his journey and experiences he had while he was in 7th and 8th grade and how he got to where he is now reopened my eyes to the heart to follow God where ever he may lead us. That is the joy we have in going to Belgium. We know that is where God is leading us for this time. It is exciting to follow that leading. We have to wake up each day and do what anyone who is confident in their God would do, as Nolan shared. There is peace in surrendering and joy to know he is in control and leading our life.

The Awareness Test

Nick Vujici

IF you haven't head of this guy, or seen any of his videos, wow! Take a few minutes to watch and listen to this guy.


Nick Vujicic from Nolan Tarantino on Vimeo.

Lately...

The month of March was an exciting month for Hannah and I. Leave to God to once again share it's never our timing...

The month started off having the opportunity to share what we are going to be a part of in a church in Archadia, FL. Not only was it just great to share, we just have so much fun talking to people. You never really know who is hearing you and the experiences they have had as well or insights they have. It's always something new. Little did we know that Sunday out in Arcadia would only be the start of a huge month for us.

The Saturday before Easter I was walking outside the apartment here checking out the massive outreach the church was putting on for the local community. As I was walking I saw an old friend and small group leader. I hadn't seen him in some time and it was great catching up with him, hearing what he was doing and seeing his two kids. I would of never guessed it, but he is a big chameleon guy. [just check his website out] It's amazing what he is doing now. Just a few days ago Alex and I were out with him and he let us hold a few:

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Easter Sunday Hannah was a very emotional day. After service we had two couples let us know they were going to support us. Both Hannah and I were were speechless. I can't even begin to share how perfect that morning was. It was later that night that I just realized how blessed we are to have people in our lives that actually are willing to invest/sacrifice so that we can get back to Europe. That night I just was so humbled to be in the position that we are in. I wish Hannah and I could really express how we feel. Saying the words "thank you" just don't seem enough.

That Easter week continued to bring us two more verbal commitments. We can almost touch Europe now. Time is closing before we will be writing on this blog from a new perspective and daily routine ;) But before we leave, I definitely don't want to miss out on the culture here. Just a few days ago I was out fishing with Alex and Mike. Being able to see Dolphins, watch the sunset and catch fish was a pretty good day ;)

Sunday Service- Pine Level

This past Sunday, Nolan and I were given the opportunity to share at a church called Pine Level. We drove 1hr and 15mins to get there. It had a definite country style to it, reminded us of Brighton Chapel in many ways. We shared a bit of our heart in the beginning of the service and then fellowshipped with the congregation for a while afterwards. We got to talk to quite a few people and the time was very encouraging for us. The people there have such big and tender hearts, it was refreshing to be around them. Many wanted to contribute to what we'll be doing in Europe, and we feel so blessed to of gotten to know Pine Level and see the servant heart in the church.

Oswald Chambers "quotes"

"Showing no concern for the uncertainties that lie ahead is the secret of walking with Jesus."

"Allow God to have complete liberty in your life when you speak. Before God’s message can liberate other people, His liberation must first be real in you."

"The thing that really testifies for God and for the people of God in the long run is steady perseverance, even when the work cannot be seen by others. And the only way to live an undefeated life is to live looking to God."

"If you have received a ministry from the Lord Jesus, you will know that the need is not the same as the call— the need is the opportunity to exercise the call. The call is to be faithful to the ministry you received when you were in true fellowship with Him. This does not imply that there is a whole series of differing ministries marked out for you. It does mean that you must be sensitive to what God has called you to do, and this may sometimes require ignoring demands for service in other areas."

"It is easier to serve or work for God without a vision and without a call, because then you are not bothered by what He requires. Common sense, covered with a layer of Christian emotion, becomes your guide. You may be more prosperous and successful from the world’s perspective, and will have more leisure time, if you never acknowledge the call of God. But once you receive a commission from Jesus Christ, the memory of what God asks of you will always be there to prod you on to do His will. You will no longer be able to work for Him on the basis of common sense."

"This can be accomplished only when we make a determination to continually remember God’s vision. But the acid test is obedience to the vision in the details of our everyday life— sixty seconds out of every minute, and sixty minutes out of every hour, not just during times of personal prayer or public meetings."

new newsletter

This week we've sent out new newsletters via email and mail to as many as we could. It is also here on our website if you wanted to check that out. If you aren't getting a newsletter from us and would like to please let us know. It's exciting the things God is doing and we would love to share that with all of you. Thanks for staying connected to us.

Denmark!

Prayer Cards v2

Big weeks ahead.

This past weekend the apartment has been resounding with the sound of printing! Our printer is running non-stop printing letters that we are sending out this week. I think we have every Assembly of God church in Florida on the mailing list. As we were getting the mailer ready I realized we ran out of the prayer cards we had before. So at the end of last week UPS delivered the new cards for us.

I like these cards much better than the ones we had before. Please keep us in your prayers as these letters go out this week! We really look forward to seeing what's going to happen.

Thelma Pancoast

God's timing. It's never really understood by man. His time is usually never set to our time, but at the end of the day I wouldn't want it any other way.

For the past months or so, Hannah and I moved back to Fort Myers here to spend time with family before we leave back for Europe. The biggest reason we came was just to be with those we love. A few days ago, my mom's mother passed and went to go see Jesus. Yesterday was her to be birthday so we celebrated the memorial then. It was the most amazing memorial I have ever been in and I feel more blessed to call her my grandmother than ever before. I learned so much about my grandmother that I never knew. It was an honor to know her.

Miss you grandma. See you in heaven!


Tribute - Thelma Pancoast from Nolan Tarantino on Vimeo.