Time With David's Parents

My parents (Pastor Cary & Nancy Flinck) arrived in Temuco back on Feb 12th and will be with us until the end of the month. It has been over a year since we have seen them and we have enjoyed our short time with them.

My parents were able to meet Lukas for the FIRST time. They have enjoyed getting to know him in these past days.

Mom and Dad have been helping a bit around the house with odd jobs that we haven't had time to finish. Above: Mom is staining our dinning room table. We are very thankful for their willingness to help out around the house.


They have also helped out at the Bible Institute project. Above: Ben & Grandma Flinck are sweeping up the classrooms in preparation for the start of the next school year in March.

*I will be posting an expanded photo edition of some of the projects we have been working on in the next few days.

We have been able to take Mom and Dad to several church services. Above: Friday night prayer meeting at the 21 de Mayo Church.

Click HERE for some additional pictures of our time at the annual church picnic and baptism that my parents were able to attend.

Last Sunday, I was able to take my parents to the San Ramón preaching point for the afternoon in order for them to attend the Sunday School class and give them a mini tour of the area.



My dad and I sang a special number in English and Spanish for the evening service. My mom accompanied us on the accordion. The church members really enjoyed getting to know my parents more during a short question and answer time during the evening service. I was asked to translate, which was a bit surprising, scary, and stretching. Despite the language barrier, my parents were extremely encouraged by our Chilean brothers and sisters in Christ.

We all have been able to do some fun outings together...like going to the mall.

...and the Pacific Ocean at Puerto Saavedra.

Grandpa & Grandma Flinck with Jordan, Ben, Kaylee, & Lukas

Our time with my parents has been a gift from God. Many memories were made. We will miss them when they leave on Feb 28th. The next time we will see them will be on furlough in several years. :(

Three days after arriving in Chile, my parents received word that my grandma, Leona Nelson (91 yrs), passed away. It was a bittersweet time for my parents (especially my mom), since they have been caring for Leona in their home for the past three years. In the next post, I will share more about my grandma's passing.