One of the greatest joys of staff conference is seeing friends from all over! We didn’t get pics with everyone we got time with but had to give a shoutout to these three that all happen to live in Orlando! We met the Hudkins on Lake Hart Stint back in 2005 when we lived in Orlando and worked at our world headquarters! It was such a great year and we have loved staying connected with them! Diane has known me since I was a student. We first met in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan in 1995. She has seen me grow up and walk through many seasons of life & ministry! I respect and admire her so much. I love that we now share a heart for so many things and love being homeschooling staff moms together!! I count it such a privilege to have her speak into my life. The Deguias are a joy! Gabe & I staffed the Ocean City Summer Mission back in 1999 and have been friends ever since. Our shared love for people and a good laugh have brought so many fun memories. As our families have grown, getting to know Rachel has been a treasure and we enjoy them so much! We have a tradition of seeing each other at the same restaurant every staff conference that I hope never ends!