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This month, I turned 50\u2014and somehow, that number feels more like a gift than a milestone.<\/p>\n

Even more meaningful, this was my 20th birthday with Larry. Twenty years of laughter, partnership, and walking through life (and ministry) side-by-side. For more than half of those years, we\u2019ve served together\u2014first in Liberia, and now in Hungary and Serbia\u2014and I wouldn\u2019t trade that shared calling for anything.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m so aware, as I look around, of how much there is to be grateful for. Work I love. Health that sustains me. Three wonderful daughters with us in Hungary, PLUS two awesome sons, a lovely daughter-in-law and two beautiful granddaughters. A steady, faithful husband. And all of you\u2014our partners in ministry\u2014who make this life and calling possible.<\/p>\n

Above all, I\u2019m grateful for God\u2019s loving care, so present in both the big moments and the ordinary days.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re looking forward to finishing the school year well and returning to Illinois this summer. We hope to see many of you\u2014whether along the way or at the International Ministries World Mission Conference in Orlando at the end of July.<\/p>\n

for Basic Information about the 2026 World Mission Conference<\/a>
\nJuly 29-31, 2026
\nRosen Plaza Hotel, Orlando, FL
\nRegister by June 26 in order to book your hotel room using our discounted rate.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Thank you for being part of this journey with us.<\/p>\n

With gratitude,<\/p>\n

Becky<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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