Simon and Lavonne Challinor Serving the Lord in Panama among the Naso people 
Dear Family and Friends,
Greetings from I-35 just south of the Minnesota border as we head to Arizona to visit Simon’s brother and family. I am trying to type as Simon drives and the kids watch a movie in the back of the minivan (our home away from home for the summer). It is hard to believe that our very much anticipated three month home assignment is halfway over already. We are so thankful for safety this far as well as many special times with family and friends in Ontario, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin.
Last week was one of those very special times that our family will cherish for many years to come. My parents, along with all their daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren enjoyed a wonderful time at a lodge in northern Wisconsin. From Paraguay, Guinea, Panama, and Wisconsin, God brought us all together for a week to spend time together. We enjoyed kayaking and canoeing on the nearby river, swimming, football, soccer, a ladies’ shopping day, slide shows, and daily family devotions where we heard from each family. The good-byes came all too soon, but we parted knowing that even though we all needed to move on, we can look forward to Heaven where there won’t be anymore sad good-byes.
The interstate is getting a bit busier as we near Des Moines, Iowa. I see all the cars and trucks and wonder about everybody’s destination. I wonder if their lives are what they hope for and if any of the travelers have the joy of being in a relationship with God through Jesus. My mind has now wondered to Panama where the Naso are traveling the trails to their gardens or to gather firewood. For the Naso that know the Lord, please pray for their spiritual growth. For those who are in spiritual darkness, please pray for a desire to study the truth of the Bible and that they would come to understand the only trail (or interstate) that God has provided for salvation through his Son, Jesus Christ.
Enjoying God’s Blessings,
Simon and Lavonne Challinor
