Happy Birthday Jesus

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We hope this Christmas season was joyful for everyone. This was our first Christmas as a married couple and this extended the celebrations for both us. We spent a week in Oskaloosa celebrating with Bryan's family. We also took gifts to Bryan's mom, Brenda, as she is currently in a care facility in Seymour, Iowa (about an hour and half from Oskaloosa). She has struggled with depression for many years and this past year has been a trying time, but God continues to show Himself faithful in everything. Please be in prayer for healing and to be able to move Brenda closer to Oskaloosa and near her loving husband. 


We were also able to spend some time in Moville to celebrate with all of Molly's extended family. There was a lot of good food, laughs, and many games. We came out with a new favorite board game called "Dice-capades". If you're up for fun and using every part of your brain then check it out. It can be purchased at Target. 


In other family health news: Some of you may have seen Kim Treiber (Molly's dad) on the Prayer prompter sent out by Evangelical Church Missions. Kim was diagnosed with Lymphoma in October and has started Chemotherapy treatments. The treatments are every 3 weeks and Kim seems to be handling everything really well. He is strong and is continuing to go to work on the days he doesn't have treatments. 


We want to take this time to thank everyone for sticking with us during our deputation. As we are looking toward our ministry in Bolivia we are trying to keep our eyes open to the ministry all along the way during our travels of raising support. You all are important parts in our ministry as you have made it a point to stay connected with us. 


Blessings in 2011, 
Bryan & Molly

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