One of our great joys while in the States was being able to attend the wedding of Richard and Rebekah Yamada. Rebekah is a very close friend of mine (we met in collage), and Josh and I have prayed together for her husband since we got married. We were so delighted that the Lord unexpectedly allowed us to be in the States right in time for their wedding. It was a beautiful, God-honoring wedding. We’re rejoicing with Richard and Rebekah – thanks be to God for His faithfulness to them in bringing them together.

After flying into NYC late Thursday night (December 15th), we flew to Indianapolis, Indiana, Friday morning and arrived just in time for the rehearsal. It was a whirlwind 24-hours as we were jet-lagged. I didn’t attend the rehearsal dinner since I was exhausted and feeling dizzy. By the end of the reception, all three of our girls were sleeping at the table.

Unfortunately, between our arriving right before the wedding and being jet-lagged, we didn’t get to spend much time with Rebekah or Richard during their wedding weekend. BUT – two weeks later they both drove up from D.C. to my parents’ house in PA, so they could visit with us. It was great to spend some time with the new Dr. and Mrs. Yamada. Thanks be to God!