ECHO

ECHO :  Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization

Last week was a wonderful, refreshing experience for us.  We travelled to ECHO's farm in Fort Myers, FL for a MedSend (organization for Dianna's med school loan repayment) sponsored conference -- Health, Agriculture, Culture and Community.  The conference focused on best practices for community health, innovative agriculture techniques and whole-person care.

ECHO's Mission: "to equip people with resources and skills to reduce hunger and improve the lives of the poor."

ECHO's Vision:  "to honor God through sustainable hunger solutions."

To learn more about ECHO check-out the website.

As you might imagine, ECHO's farm was a natural fit for Dean -- we are seeing how God will put his forestry background into use.

Demonstration for gardening where land limited.

Roof-top gardening techniques for inner city

Malibar Spinach...one of our staples in Niger

Moringa
AKA: miracle tree

Just a few of Moringa's "miraculous" traits

So...who took care of Gracie while we were busy in Florida?

GRANDPARENTS!!

We were able to arrange long layovers in Atlanta, which allowed for a smooth Gracie drop on the way from Wichita to Ft. Myers and pick-up on the way back.  Gracie enjoyed time in Aiken and Columbia with Nana, Papa and other family members.  She particularly enjoyed a Zoo trip with cousin Dylan.

Mid-week, Nona picked-up Gracie for some quality time at Nona's house with horses and a visit from Papa Jeff, too!

Thanks Papa Jeff for the beautiful pictures!!

Despite all the fun and activity in FL and SC, we were all ready for our Atlanta airport reunion on Saturday night.

Enjoying an "early" birthday cupcake
before saying good-bye.

ATL Plane Train...such a big girl!

Traversing the airport in style

AND....we would like to introduce "officially"  Baby K5!!

Baby K5 at 10wk 6d
Due late November 2013

We are praising God for this new little life He has entrusted to us and trusting Him for a healthy pregnancy and safe delivery -- truly our Thanksgiving baby!!  Please join us in praying.

Echoing HIS praises,

DD&G