We mentioned the Niemeyer family in a previous post, be we wanted to officially introduce you to them and let you know how their family has been a special blessing to us in the very short time that we have known them.
John & Laura NiemeyerMorgan (13), Chase (11), Trey (8), & Mackenzie (5)
We first heard of the Niemeyer family, while our family was on a two month survey trip in Chile (Dec. 2003 - Jan. 2004). We hadn't yet chosen a mission board at that time, and we were visiting different missionaries from different mission boards. While visiting a Baptist Mid-Missions family in Santiago, they told us of a family from Ohio, who was on deputation and would be coming to Chile in the future. After our survey trip, we went on to chose our mission board and started deputation. If we would have chosen BMM, we would have been the Niemeyer's co-workers. Now, the Lord has brought our families together here at language school for one semester.
We are thankful that the Niemeyer family attends the same Spanish church on Sundays. It has been a great opportunity for our children to get to know each other in a better way during their Sunday school classes. Ben and Chase have become close friends and they sit together during the services often.
Throughout the semester, we have been able to get together several times. Above: We recently celebrated Chase's 8th birthday.
Last but not least...John and Laura have graciously allowed our family to use their second mini van throughout the rest of the semester. This was an unselfish act and their response to our lack of a vehicle was, "...the Lord has been so good to us in providing two vehicles. Our vehicles are the Lord's and we know you should use our van. No strings attached."
The Niemeyer family is just one of the many families here at language school that God has providentially brought into our path for friendship, encouragement, and even future fellowship in Chile.
This could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Language school is so much more than grammar and phonetics!
The Niemeyer family is just one of the many families here at language school that God has providentially brought into our path for friendship, encouragement, and even future fellowship in Chile.
This could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Language school is so much more than grammar and phonetics!
1 comment:
Wow, Morgan looks so much like her mom! And I love that picture from church - so many familiar faces!!
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