Relaxation

So… What do missionaries do when they want to relax?

The answer to that question is a bit varied in this missionary family, but Tiffany would say with great enthusiasm that she “Stamps” a.k.a. making decorative cards.

On Thursday and Friday of this past week, we were able to visit the home of a pastor and his wife that we met during our first trip to the Dakotas. Pastor Dwight and Bonnie Peterson minister in Sturgis, SD, and we were fortunate to be able to spend two days with them. When we first visited in September, Tiffany and Bonnie made an instant connection, and they spent many hours in Bonnie’s basement, working on cards and enjoying a shared passion.

When we knew we were coming back to the Dakotas, Tiffany sent an email to Bonnie, who immediately scheduled a time of stamping. While the girls stamped for the two days, first by themselves, and then as Bonnie taught a stamping class, Pastor Dwight showed me around to several of sights around the Black Hills. (Pictures of these places will appear on our website in the future as we will be going back in the next few weeks.) The remainder of the time was spent in conversation, watching the news and sports, and working on various duties of our respective ministries.

It was a great, restful two days for two tired missionaries who had a hard schedule ahead of them. We are very thankful for the way that Pastor Dwight and Bonnie welcomed us into their home, and took care of us so well. If you are a member of the First Wesleyan Church in Sturgis, and you happen to read this post, make sure that you remember the great blessing that the Peterson’s are, and thank them for their dedication to serving the Lord in their lives and in the church.

In Christ,
Tim and Tiffany Gallant