Merry Christmas everyone! We hope this letter finds you well as we finish this year. We have been blessed and are encouraged as we look back over this past year. The Bridge House has gained 5 youth. We celebrated as 2 others moved out of our house and into the city. Our house studied courses on spiritual disciplines, Christian dating/courting, and finances. Our youth are learning to take on more real-life responsibilities and are gaining a better understanding of how important their decisions are in life.
Our house celebrated Christmas a week early so the youth could go visit family and friends for the holidays. We all stuffed the stockings, exchanged gifts, and had dinner together. Victor even joined us for the evening. It was a fun time with everyone. This was perhaps the best Christmas we have had here with the youth so far. Their joyful spirits were both an encouragement and a blessing to us. Pray they have a wonderful Christmas with family.
We had a wonderful time in the States with family and friends. We loved visiting with so many of you and apologize for those we were unable to see. Our time in California and Arkansas goes so fast but we love every minute of it.
We never really feel that we’re sacrificing much to be here. God has been good to bless us in so 
many ways, making us content to be wherever we are. But there are times when we really sense a sacrifice living in Honduras. There are significant moments when we long for our family at home. Only a week and a half after returning to Honduras we received news that Robert’s grandmother, Alice Rubalcaba, had died. It was not unexpected news, but difficult anyway. While we rejoice that she is now in the presence of the Lord, these are times when you just want to be with family and hug those you love. Please pray for God’s mercy to our entire family as we grieve, and that He will use this opportunity to draw many to Himself.
many ways, making us content to be wherever we are. But there are times when we really sense a sacrifice living in Honduras. There are significant moments when we long for our family at home. Only a week and a half after returning to Honduras we received news that Robert’s grandmother, Alice Rubalcaba, had died. It was not unexpected news, but difficult anyway. While we rejoice that she is now in the presence of the Lord, these are times when you just want to be with family and hug those you love. Please pray for God’s mercy to our entire family as we grieve, and that He will use this opportunity to draw many to Himself. 