Today we celebrate 6 years of marriage. Thursday we fly to Cambodia. We’ve spent the past 6 years preparing for this journey. We rejoice in God’s goodness to us these past 6 years: allowing us to finish our doctorates, blessing us with 3 children, providing our support for Cambodia in less than a year, among many other things.

I’m very thankful for the husband the Lord has given me. I am blessed to be call the wife of Josh Jensen. I’ll take a short moment to write one of the many things I value in my husband: I really appreciate how in marriage Josh has always been on my team. We’re a team at home, when out together in public, and when in the presence of others without each other. Josh doesn’t make fun of me in front of others or when I’m not around (I don’t have to worry about what kind of wife stories he’s telling at men’s meetings, because he doesn’t.). He always presents decisions as ours instead of his or hers. In all that he does he watches my back and is an excellent teammate. I life, secrets, little and large faults are all safe with him. This is one of the many things I value about my man.

Happy 6th wedding anniversary my man. Looking forward to many more years with you in Cambodia. Thanks for always being on our team!

Happy 11-week birthday, Anna Grace! Your last “birthday” in the States for several years. Next week we’ll celebrate by arriving in Cambodia.

Anna is now full of smiles and coos. She is a very social baby, especially when her tummy is full. I’m so thankful for the precious daughters God has given us.

We traveled through PA in late May and early June. While there we spent some time with my family. Isaiah was especially thrilled to spend more time with his grandpa.

While in PA, we took part of a day to enjoy Mr. Burd’s wood-heated pool. The water was great and we all had a great time.

It was good to be with my family before we left. We’re very thankful for their excitement about where God is leading us.

Till we meet again. . .

2-month stats: Weight: 11lbs 14.5oz;  Height: 22inches; Head: 15.5inches.

The more we know you – the more we all love you. Thanks for filling our days with joy! We’re so thankful God blessed our family with you.

On May 31st we traveled to NJ to be at a supporting church on Sunday. The church is where I was born and my dad pastored until I was 16. That Saturday all my Uncles and Aunts got together for a farewell party. It was great to be with them all (wish I took more pictures!).

Saturday evening we spent some time at my grandma’s house. Becca and Isaiah got swing rides from Uncle Johnny. My grandpa pushed me on the same swing when I was little, just like Uncle Johnny did.

On Sunday Josh preached at the church where I was born (literally – I was born in the parsonage, since my mom didn’t make it to the hospital).  Sitting in the pew hearing Josh preach from the same pulpit I heard my dad preach from for 16 years was special (I was able to snap a picture when Josh was finished – the bird was not related to the sermon.). A lot of people said that Josh reminded them of my dad when he was young.

Becca and Isaiah went to my grandma’s Sunday School class. Grandma has taught three generations of her kids in Sunday School – my dad, me, and Becca & Isaiah. Isaiah was supposed to go to nursery, but once he saw Uncle Johnny and snacks he refused to go to nursery and Grandma allowed him to stay.

While in NJ we stayed with the Grooms family. I taught Raychelle 3rd grade Sunday School when I was a teen. It is so neat to see how the Lord has led her – she just graduated with a nursing degree and would like to pursue missions. We were delighted to get to know the Grooms family more. Mr & Mrs Grooms were my teachers growing up and it was good to see how the Lord has blessed them and their 6 children.

Happy Father’s Day to my sweet husband who is everything a mommy could want in a daddy for their kids! Thanks for being a wonderful, fun, involved Daddy to our three. We love you!

On Memorial Day my parents and all my siblings gathered in Goshen, NY, (where my older brother lives) for a last family get-together before we leave and to celebrate Jon’s 30th birthday. It was a crazy day with three babies and three other little ones (we were missing Megan). Thankful for the family God has given me. Looking forward to seeing how much the family has grown the next time we’re together.

Three new Sutter cousins were at the gathering; see the photo on the left (names l-to-r): Anna (April 11th), Jesse (April 27th), and Jude (March 8th).