News on Mendy & Steve

Many of you have been praying for my sister Mendy & her husband, Steve as they have been seeking the place where God has been calling them. They have found His calling in one of the most beautiful spots I have ever seen (even on my parents mis-colored TV). Tall Timbers Ranch located in the state of Washington will have the wonderful privilege of enjoying the many talents that the Pates have been blessed with. A link to the camp's website is located in our side bar. We rejoice that "when you know...you just know" is very true about our Maker's plans and the search is now over...and the adventure begins. Pray for the many details that have to be worked out in the next few months, including one little baby Pate that is to be born (Mendy's due June 20)! Pray for our parents, Bob & Shirley Vanden Bosch, as we ("Kids"-Amy, Mendy & Chad...and our families) have all been within 5 miles of each other for the past 2 years and that has been very good. In 52 days all that is going to change, as the Klanderman family will actually be the closest ones to our "home" in Overisel, MI as we will be in Guatemala only 1,978 miles away (Mendy & Steve @ Tall Timbers Ranch, WA=2169.7 miles, Chad @ Xai-xai Mozambique=8825 miles). Amazing how things can change in such a short matter of time. As hard as all this will be, it is a comfort to all of us that there is no doubt that we are walking the path God has laid out before us. (...and Mom & Dad love traveling!...Thanks, Mom & Dad, for always being our greatest fans and our most faithful prayer warriors...we love you!...You taught us well. Thanks!)