Not too long after Luke and I started attending Forest Hills Baptist Church, they sent out a missionary family to serve in Togo, West Africa. We didn’t get to know them very well before they left, because they spent a lot of Sundays at other churches, raising support. (You know how that works?) But we gave them a fond farewell, knowing that they were wholeheartedly serving Jesus with their lives.
Well, they’ve been back since last fall-ish, and it’s been SO FUN getting to know them! Jennifer (the wife/mom) was my small group leader on Wednesdays, and I was able to spend this past school year seeing her heart for women’s ministry and her love for the people of Togo. She is a very compassionate, yet truth-telling, woman who loves to encourage other women to seek after God. LOVE her. Oh, and she has memorized a LOT of Scripture, which totally puts me to shame and challenges me at the same time.
Todd and Jen have four boys who are a HOOT to be around. They are all blond and adorable.
We were blessed to have them over for dinner last month. It was fun to watch the kiddos love playing together, and to be able to share life with Todd and Jen. We’ll definitely miss them when they leave this fall for another term.
So, without further ado, meet Todd and Jennifer DeKryger (and William, Grant, Luke, and Drew)…
We love you, DeKrygers! Can’t wait to see all the ways God will work in Mango!
I can’t believe Luke has a kid that young reading a book on Web Development! Wow. But I’m glad he enjoys sharing his talents with others.
Looks like you are really getting the most out of your summer! There is just too much fun in that last picture. Looks like a future rock band!
love,
Betsey
We always loved having missionaries or special speakers in our house for a meal, or over night. The kids weren’t too pleased, but we did it anyway.
Fun! I also liked the photo of Luke passing on his web-developing skills…or was he learning from the little guy?