February to May 2020 in pictures

Here are some photos of what has been happening for us these last 3 months.

Let's start with a photo, which is not very artistic, but which represents the many times we had to wring mops to limit the damage from a water leak that lasted several weeks in February.


Mid-February, we (Carolyn and David) were in the Ardèche for the annual National Staff Conference with our colleagues from Agapé France.



Each of us was able to contribute with our gifts ...



Shortly before lockdown, we were able to spend a weekend with Mamie and Papy, with the pleasant surprise of a ride in the forest on the back of Nora the mare.


March 15th: first online gathering of our church.



Then homeschooling started.





And homesporting!

In the garden... (proud of our great obstacle course!)



... or in the living room.



A week of confined holidays gave us time to do some big spring pruning, recycling the branches into a hut!


Then Easter at home started with a Good Friday gathering on Zoom.



Locked down but creative Easter!


Creativity and hope displayed in front of the house for passers-by.


Grateful for a locked down picnic in our garden...


... and a family puzzle when the weather was not so good.


And finally, on May 12th, picnic in the park to celebrate the end of lockdown!


Looking back, we can see how God has been watching over us in recent months. One of his blessings during lockdown has been to bring our family even closer together. Thank you Lord!

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