Hello and Goodbye

Life in London can be a bit transient- we've had to say good-bye to several friends who were here temporarily on work or study visa's.  Always encouraged to know we will see each other again in heaven someday!

Yesterday we said goodbye to Sau, who was here in London completing a Master's program.  She is on her way back to Singapore next week and we will miss her piano playing on Sunday's and her amazing cooking!  

Nicole, an American friend who grew up just a few miles from me, is on her way back to Newport Beach with her husband after two years in England.  We celebrated with tea and window shopping.  Not a bad day.  Thanks Nicole and we'll be praying for you and Brent as you transition back into life in the States!

With all these goodbye's it was nice to say "hello" to someone.  Matt and Tina Valjeon visited Gracelife yesterday and Matt preached a great sermon.  They recently planted an Afrikaans  church in South Africa and are in London visiting their daughter.  Matt was in seminary with Tony's brother Wayne in Los Angeles and sends his love to the Kuypers down under.