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  1. Grandma konynenbelt permalink
    February 16, 2010 11:04 am

    Hi from Florida!!!!Hope you arrived safely and are enjoying every minute. Can’t wait to hear your story! Have a great experience. We’ll be praying for you. Love, G and G and Megan too

  2. Amy Kiekover permalink
    February 16, 2010 12:08 pm

    Hi Anna,
    Josiah wanted me to write right away to remind you that if your homesick your notes are in your backpack and he wants you to open his first. Of course everyone misses you already !!! Were praying for you. Its 1 pm so you should almost be to Detroit. The guys thought for sure you were already on the airplane. I know it will be a long day for you so you are in our prayers and hopefully you had a few cat naps on the trip so your ready to hit the ground running. Love you lots!!!!!! Mom and Josiah

  3. Amy Kiekover permalink
    February 17, 2010 7:31 am

    Good morning Anna,
    Hope you slept good!!!!!! How is the weather!! Did your flights all go well? We were praying you up and down watching the clock. Hope your all there safe and sound.
    Love Mom

  4. Amy Kiekover permalink
    February 17, 2010 6:06 pm

    hi Anna,
    I won’t let Jonathon tell you how many times I have checked today on this website to see if you arrived safely. Its just teaching me to trust God more. I thought if I wrote now you would know we’ve been thinking about you all day and praying you will have a wonderful day.
    You are probably out building your house. Are your muscles feeling the lifting yet? How is your knee holding up? Did you remember your suntan lotion? Or are you burnt to a crisp? Well you know I never stop being Mom, even long distance. Hope to hear from you soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Love, Mom

  5. anna kiekover permalink
    February 17, 2010 7:20 pm

    Hi, everyone we made it safe last night =) The plane trip was a lot of fun!! The med went through very good and we are all safe. we went to the buliding site and it took us about a hour and a half to get there. we got the all the dry wall and outside of the houses put up today. Time for devo with Dan
    love you all
    anna
    PS love you josiah and I miss you give mom a kiss for me =)

  6. February 18, 2010 6:08 am

    Hi family,
    I got up at 5am and we had pancakes to eat. It is 6am now and i can here dan and the vans so I had better go !!!!!!!!
    love you all
    anna

  7. Sara Kiekover permalink
    February 18, 2010 7:35 am

    Hi Anna,
    I am grateful that I do not have to drag you out of bed this morning. I did not have to get out of bed untill 6:00. Everything around here is pretty normal but I think it is toooooo quiet. Mom was so excited to hear from you last night at 10:00pm that she started snoring. Well maybe things are not so quiet. Our van broke down at the corner, thankfully only Mom and Papa were in it,so Mom got her excercise. We did not go to bible study without a car, so we finished the book “The Captive” instead. Mr.Geisel loaned us his old truck for now. Pray for Grandma J.,she has an infection in her leg and is in the hospital. So the Kiekover drama still continues even when your gone. I would love to hear about the families you are helping, so write soon.
    love, your sweet sister Sara

  8. Amy Kiekover permalink
    February 18, 2010 7:51 am

    Good morning Anna,
    As you heard we have had excitement around here. I will try to write to you in the morning and at night and check it then to. Sorry I did not write back last night, I thought you would not check it till evening again and that I had time to write this morning. But if you can check it both times that will be great.

    We are praying for the families you are building the houses for. We are praying for open hearts to accept the Lord.

    Also, I wondered if the booklets you had in spanish can be passed out or maybe give them to the pastor for things to give that the people can read.

    Jonathon is standing over my shoulder while I’m typing and is wondering if you read the notes yet?

    Remember that we love you very much and pray the Lord will be with you and help you to be a wonderful blessing to all.

    Did you remember to take your vitamins, sounds like you will need lots of energy!!!!!! Stay healthy!!!!!!!!
    Love, Mama

  9. Amy Kiekover permalink
    February 18, 2010 9:16 am

    Hi Anna,

    Of course its me again. Just wanted to give you an update on Grandma. I talked to her this morning and she was doing o.k. Pray that the antibiotics start working and help also with the pain.
    Grandma says hi and wondered how you were doing in the high altitude. Just make sure to drink lots of Water!!!!!!
    Papa also wondered if you were enjoying yourself.
    We love you much,
    Mom

  10. Grandpa and Grandma Kiekover permalink
    February 18, 2010 3:33 pm

    Hi Sugar,
    Oh boy, what a wonderful blessing to Our Lord and Savior that you followed the calling of the Holy Spirit to tend to the children of the world. We are so very honored that your our darling granddaughter.. Grandpa and you will have much to talk about when you get home, having been on many mission trips also. I Pray that you will take time to learn the culture and traditions of the people. Maybe some recipes too, :>)
    Our prayers for your safety, health, and Godly influence will be with you honey.
    Love you forever,
    G’pa and G’ma Kiekover

  11. February 18, 2010 5:58 pm

    Hi Everyone we have been hard at work here and I am loving it !! ( it is going to take all of nancy, sandy, and sue to make me come back) I have lots of moms to take care of me=)
    I hope grandma j is feeling better. Jononathon i have read three letters but not yours yet.
    love and miss you all
    anna xooxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
    ps grandma jo all we eat is beans and rice but i love it

  12. Amy Kiekover permalink
    February 18, 2010 9:17 pm

    Hi Anna,
    What about the people? Are you enjoying the Guatamalen people? How are You reaching them for Christ? Are all the children following you and playing games? We will be praying for the families tomorrow as you finish their houses and dedicate them. We will be praying that their hearts will be open to hearing and receiving the joy of Jesus as their saviour!!!!!!
    Glad to hear you are doing well!!!
    Be a blessing!!!
    Love, Mom

  13. February 18, 2010 9:49 pm

    Hi mom, yes I LOVE the people!!!!!!!!! they are so sweet you should see all the pic I have of me and the kids. They all love my hair they think it is a funny (because it is red) we played duck duck goose ( in spanish) and we were laughing soooo hard. I will have to tell you all of my tales when I get home. Dan said it is time for bed
    love you sooooooooooooo much
    anna
    Ps tell papa I am getting teased by all the men so he will not have to get caught up on that when I get home . =)

  14. February 18, 2010 9:50 pm

    PPS I am so glad Sue is here or I would be homesick !!!

  15. February 18, 2010 10:00 pm

    ppps I got to hold a 5 month old and a 3 day old baby today =)
    Better get to my room before Dan comes and gets me
    xooxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxox Anna

  16. Jonathon Kiekover permalink
    February 19, 2010 7:53 am

    Hi Anna,

    Little boys went to chuckie cheese last night,but ate pizza hut pizza. You had domino’s Pizza. How far away was the pizza place?
    Do they deliver? I’m sure it tasted good.
    Life is still exciting around here with out you but I am missing you today. We won’t tell you that we got to sleep in today till 7:30 (Ha, Ha). Glad we don’t have to get you out of bed at 5 am. Are you happy that early in the morning or are you drinking lots of strong coffee?
    the van is fixed. Something with the gas pedal would not move. But Romyns to the rescue and $$$$$$ of course but were moving again.
    I wrote my first book report today on the book. “Throw me overboard”
    It was a great book about honesty. I didn’t want to do it, but I went upstairs and wrote the whole thing in 2 pgs. and it was not soo bad.
    Gabe and Josiah miss you and Josiah holds out his arms and says he loves you more!!!!!!
    Hope your day went well and people came to know the Lord . Remember the Psalty song. “Clap the hands, stomp the feet, spread the love of Jesus to everyone you meet”
    Hope to see you on Tuesday night!!!!
    Jonathon
    P.s. did you read my note yet?
    PPs. what does PPPPPs mean????

  17. Grandma konynenbelt permalink
    February 19, 2010 10:50 am

    Dear Anna,
    It’s so great to hear from you here in Florida. We’re so glad you are having such a great time. I hope your weather is better than here. We’ve been wearing winter clothes here and still shivvering. Today is a bit warmer. See you soon. Love you a lot!!! Grandsma and Grandpa Konynenbelt
    PS HI from everyone here in Lake Worth.

  18. Amy Kiekover permalink
    February 19, 2010 12:06 pm

    Hi Anna,

    Last night when we were out with the boys Josiah said, “Look at the moon, it is a cresent!” I replied ,” Yes it is, And it is the same moon that Anna sees.” To that he continued asking questions about the earth’s rotation and declared we do not feel the earth move. And How can Anna see the same moon if she is so far away. Gods world is sooo big and He planned it just right. We were out around 9:30 our time, that would be 8:30 your time. Is it dark there already. Tell us what time you see the moon and we will both look at it at the same time. Pretty cool.
    The boys also have color pictures that they are saving for you to open when you get home.
    How did your day go today? Are you drinking enough? Is your water bottle holding up? I found a better one for you of course as soon as we got back from droping you off.
    Sara wants to know if you read her letter, you big p.t. ? Remember what that means? If not look again at Sara’s note.
    Have you scared anyone in the morning with your wild hair? Is the humidity high and making it curl beautifully? Or are you plastering it down?
    Josiah wants you to figure out a riddle. Why did the little boy throw the clock out the window? He wants this to happen you so can come home again. The answer: He wanted to see time fly. HA HA HA HA
    Josiah knew you probably need a Josiah joke to cheer you up. and remind you of home. Gabe say “I love You” and when we ate his valentine hearts one said Miss you and he said we miss Anna lots.

    Were praying that you touched the hearts of the families today when the homes were dedicated. The smiles on their faces will tell it all.
    Just to think of never having a home and you helped build it for them plus planted a seed for an eternal home.
    Were praying for safety for you and the team as you travel through the mountains.
    Be a blessing!!!
    We all love you and are counting down the days!!!!
    Love, mom

    P.s. Isaac sends you lots of hugs and smiles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  19. Amy Kiekover permalink
    February 19, 2010 3:32 pm

    Hi Anna,
    I just got off the phone with Grandma J. She wants me to let you know that she is thinking and praying for you and missing you. She is still in the hospital. She has a bacterial infection in her foot and lower leg. She is not eating well yet and last night she had a fever again. She said she’s learning patience slowly. She wants to go home but will be staying another night. Pray for her meds to start working quickly and that she feels better too.
    She said she would love to be writing to you. She tried last night but it did not go, maybe complications on website or just because she was in the hospital.
    Know that we all love you!!!!
    Love, Mom

  20. February 19, 2010 9:37 pm

    Hi everyone,
    Thank the lord all of our familys came to know the lord.
    love you
    anna
    look at the the pic we put up.

  21. Amy Kiekover permalink
    February 19, 2010 10:28 pm

    Hi Anna,

    I bet it was wonderful to see so many people come to the Lord. What an experience. I read you will be going to the coast tomorrow.
    Hope you are getting enough sleep. Can you believe you are already half way through. We will be praying you have a safe trip. Write when you have time. I could tell by tonights note you must be getting tired. We will be praying for strength and joy of the Lord!!!!
    Love you Looooooooots!!!
    Mom

  22. Amy Kiekover permalink
    February 20, 2010 6:26 pm

    Wow Anna,

    The pictures are beautiful. The people and country are amazing.
    In one of the blogs I read that the Mayor said that if you had not come from so far away, who would have told them about Jesus.
    Anna, what a wonderful way God is using you and your team and Paradise Bound. Continue being a blessing. And hope you will be getting home safely tonight from the villages on the coast. Were praying at this very moment that many hearts will turn to Jesus tonight. It’s 7:30 here so 6:30 your time.

    We love you sooooooo much!!
    I’ll check for a message tomorrow morning before we leave for church.
    If we miss eachother, We will be praying that you will have another wonderful day tomorrow of sharing the good news of Jesus. Thank you for being and showing Jesus to them!!!!!
    Only 3 days left , use them to the best of your ability.
    Love, Mama

  23. February 21, 2010 6:27 am

    Hi mom just wanted to let you know that we are safe back at the mission it is late so good night
    love you anna

  24. Amy Kiekover permalink
    February 21, 2010 7:46 am

    Hi Anna,
    Your notes are getting shorter and sweeter. Glad to know you are back to base safely. I read many came to the Lord. What a difference you are making.
    In the medical clinic did you have to take blood pressure?

    Hopefully you will be able to sleep well and be prepared for tomorrow. Long days, but oh so worth it.

    Have a great day tomorrow and know were praying for you.

    Love, Mama

  25. Papa permalink
    February 21, 2010 5:18 pm

    Hi Anna,
    You haven’t written much, please take the time to let Mom know how things have been going. Don’t make me come down there and get after you:)

    Papa

  26. Amy Kiekover permalink
    February 21, 2010 10:54 pm

    Hi Anna,

    It 12 am here and I can’t sleep. I have you on my mind. I’m praying that you had a great day and get back safely.
    I love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    And miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Love mom

  27. February 22, 2010 12:10 am

    Hi mom got papas note thought I better write it is 12:15 am herer we just got back and we need lots of sleep.love you anna
    ps it is only 2 more days

  28. Anna kiekover permalink
    February 22, 2010 6:52 am

    Hi mom I am doing fine we have been working very hard and unless I want to wake up sick i need my rest=) we are going to leave at 4:30 am on tuesday and we will get in to mi around 6pm and from there we are going to travel but it will around 10:30 before we get by you. sue would like to know if she can get a ride home with us. well it is only 6am here and the sun is up. sue sue and i are going with the team to the market today
    I hope i can find some neat things to take home with me
    Love you lots, Anna

  29. Amy Kiekover permalink
    February 22, 2010 7:16 am

    Hi Anna,
    Just thought you would like to share in our farm excitement here.
    This morning Becca went to the barn to do chores. She started telling daisy that if she did not have babies papa would sell her. and she started pushing. Becca ran to the house to get Sara. By the time Sara got there maybe 5 minutes later and she already had her first. A little girl all brown with white spotty ears just like her mother.
    Wow!!! What a morning. Just the coldest and snowiest one of the month.
    well Becca just came in with pictures she is adorable. The goat, Becca too. Now were preparing for #2.
    Just thought you would like to know. Were suposed to have 4-10 inches of snow today. It is to let up for tomorrow night. Were looking forward to picking you up and seeing you soon.

    Love you and hope you got to sleep in alot this morning.
    So where are you off to today. Have a great last day there.”

    you just left a comment, I hope you get to read this this morning

    Love you,
    Mom

  30. Amy Kiekover permalink
    February 22, 2010 7:20 am

    Hi Anna,
    Yes Sue can ride home with us.
    Can you maybe call when your close to the drop off site. Maybe like an 45 min to 1 hour away so I can be on time.
    I love you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Have a great time at the market!!!!!
    Be a bargin girl!!!
    Love,
    Me

  31. Amy Kiekover permalink
    February 22, 2010 8:17 am

    Hi Anna,
    Another little girl kid. Yea!!!!!! This one is Brown with white spots!!!!
    Two Girls!!!!!!!!!
    The joy of farm life!!!
    Love Mom

  32. Amy Kiekover permalink
    February 22, 2010 10:04 am

    Anna,
    Full of surprises Daisy has a little boy toooo!!!!!
    All doing well. and to think we thought she was not breed.
    Talk to you soon.
    Love Ya
    mom

  33. Amy Kiekover permalink
    February 22, 2010 4:36 pm

    Hi Anna,
    Of course its me again.
    I hope you had a great time at the market and a good chicken dinner.
    Isaac, Josiah and I are listening to pull up a chair while the rest of the kids are outside enjoying the snow. Jonathon is pulling everyone on the sleds. Great to burn off some energy.
    Well I thought maybe on the plane ride you can listen to pull up a chair and think of home and reflect on the blessings God has given you this week.
    We are all missing you and the kids all wanted to go along to welcome you home, but since its late maybe just some.
    Do you have some snacks left for tomorrows trip? I will bring along some quench and some food for when we pick you up. Any suggestions?????
    We are all so glad you had this opportunity to learn about Gods wonderful world and wonderful people all around the world and the mighty power of God’s word.

    Hope to hear from you yet tonight about your trip today.
    Love ya,
    Mom and family

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