Great trip to the US!

We just got back to Cambodia from our trip to the US.  The main purpose for this trip was Rebekah's wedding.  I, Ronda, was able to go in early May so that I could be in Broken Arrow for her wedding shower and then help her get ready.  Rich came early June.
This is a picture of our 4 kids:  Randall, Rebekah, Reuben and Jason.  This is the first time we have all been together for 3 years.  It is always wonderful to see their sweet faces and just to laugh together.
We also made a trip to Savannah, Georgia where our 2nd son, Randall, and his wife Kassie live.  It has been 3 years since we have seen Randall so this was especially sweet.  We had a great time touring around the Savannah area as well as just chillin' and playing some cards.  They are doing an excellent job and are good Christian examples for those around them.  We are so proud of them.  
 This is Rich and Rebekah, before he walked her down the aisle.  Rich also performed the ceremony.  The wedding was a lot of fun and it was wonderful to see so many sweet friends.  We don't have official wedding pictures in, so you may have to see more later!  God blessed us with 4 fantastic children.  Then He gave us Kassie, who we had known since she was in 6th grade.  She has always been one of our kids; she and Randall just made it official 3 years ago.  She is a blessing to have in our family.
And now, we add Evan Maynard.  We have known Evan since he was about 9 or 10 years old, so again, he has been one of our kids for many years.  But we are honored that he is officially in our family.  He is a good Christian man and we look forward to watching as he leads their family in the future.  Just tons of blessings from God!  And on top of all of this, we got to see and hug on so many of you that are our sweet friends.  Our cups run over! Ronda

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