Family Update

Published: May 4, 2025
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It’s really been since 2014 that I’ve posted about family? Well, let me catch you up.

Caryn and I moved from Hamburg, DE., to Budapest, HU. 4 years ago today. In so many ways it feels longer as we’ve become so familiar with the city and so much has happened. We’re in our second apartment here, and we love the city. Of course, we miss our friends in Hamburg, but we’ve been back a couple times to see them.

Jeremiah graduated from Hardin Simmons University almost 2 years ago today. It’ll be two years next week. He is living in Lubbock and his working at South Plains College as their Medical Department’s Computer Lab technician.

Cayla has gone back to school, and is currently enrolled at William Carey University in Hattiesburg, MS. She should have about 1 year left. From there she plans to head to the mission field to pursue what God has been cultivating in her for quite some time.

Pray for our family as we have so many miles between us. We miss our kids. We’re sure proud of them, and we’re praying for Christ to do great things in and through them. We’re thankful for all of you who pray for us, too!

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