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| Brasstown Bald the highest peak in Georgia. The mountains in the far back are in North Carolina. |
Today is also the Feast of St. Benedict. It was on this day five years ago that our son, Benedict Michael Farris, was born into heaven.
As we pass the half way point of our missionary summer, we would be remiss to not mention some of the hardships of this life.
We miss our families, our pastor, our community, and our friends. Our children miss the neighborhood pool, backyard cookouts with friends, trips to the beach and river with their extended family, and "being connected".
There have been times of physical trial with no air conditioning, lots of bugs that bite and sting, poison ivy, and illnesses.
Living in community and working alongside our children has been challenging. It has shown our glaring weaknesses as parents and people.
True holiness demands finding JOY in even the most difficult situations and in our faults and failings. So we choose to continue to strive for holiness.
May the Passion of Jesus Christ be always in our hearts.
The Farris family continues to be in my prayers. You are experiencing such an amazing adventure. Adventures bring us closer together as we experience events together. Your family is drawing closer together and becoming stronger and I know your love of God is evident to all you touch. Yes, your Greenville community misses you oh so dearly but you are one of our lights, and we can't hide you under a bushel basket! Continue to shine God's light to the world; you do it so very well. Peace and love sent from the Logans.
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