...this just in...

Richard received a call from the mission and was asked to change his assignment somewhat. Instead of preaching the gospel in the Haitian Creole language, he will be speaking Spanish. He has yet to let us know what the repercussions of this will be. My thinking is that Spanish will be much more useful to him post-mission, but will this preclude him from service on the islands? We'll have to wait and see.

We received a couple of letters from Richard this week. He seems to have adopted the right attitude and sees his separation from home, family, and friends as "the refiners' fire" and will be for his good and will make him a greater tool in the Lord's hand.

He's beginning to see the magnitude of his calling and is already experiencing joy in service. He is also showing a greater appreciation for what he has left behind.

We miss him like you cannot imagine, but take solace in where he is and what he is doing. I can already see changes in him which will make him the man I know him to be.