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We are back! The trip back to America was long but we made it. It was all the more exciting because when we were driving to the main city in Palawan, Puerto Princessa, we encountered a bridge that had washed out. The solution was that the van dropped us off on one side, porters carried our things over a wooden bridge, and then another van continued the journey on the other side. It was all very well organized and left me impressed with the way everyone was able to work together. Both Chris and I have mentioned that it feels like our year in the jungle never really happened. The feeling is kind of like we were in a time machine. Life is so different between Palawan and America that it is hard to connect the two. I guess that is our challenge, to take what we have learned this past year and apply it to our life here. We also attended a long weekend at the AFM training center in Michigan. It was helpful to debrief with fellow returning missionaries as well as meet the new trainees going out into the field. We want to thank everyone who has supported us this past year financially as well as with prayers. You have helped save countless lives and helped bring the gospel to many who are hurting in Palawan. We couldn't have done it without you! Chris and I have learned so much this year and one question we get a lot of is, "Would you do it again?" The answer is yes. Despite the challenges and growing pains, we would do it all over again. The next step in our lives is to pay off some student loans so that we will be financially free. After that, who knows what God has planned for us. Thank you again for supporting us!

Chris and Amy