For the past month we have been blessed to have Travis' "other brother", Marc Andre, visiting with Tommy and Cathy and with us. Marc Andre is the son of the Pastor in Jamaica that we have worked with for many years. It has been so wonderful to have him here for this short time. I was great to have him go to Disney with us; it made our trip extra special. He was here about two years ago and my kids loved him then, but the girls were still small. This time that have fallen in love with even more and he is so great with them. 
I have always hated good-byes - so as I type this tears fill my eyes. Marc Andre will be going home this week-end and then in a month he will return to the United States to attend the University of Chicago. He has received a scholarship in the highest amount that any Jamaican has ever received. You can read about it here.
Please pray for Marc Andre as he travels back to Jamaica this week-end and as he prepares to return in September to go to college. Pray his parents, Cindy and Pastor Vernon as they help him with his preparations. Pray especially for his mom, as I can't image the mixed emotions she must be having and will have; the pride she feels for her son, but also the sadness of sending him to another country for six months at a time.
We are so thankful for the time God has given us with Marc Andre and look forward to the times ahead.
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