I started the year with the normal routine doing the books for the Madagascar field, teaching at my English clubs and at the ministry of population. Just before heading for a short time in the states, the beginners English club finished the grammar book, and the we finished the classes at the ministry of population. 
- I went back to the states for July and August. While there I attended my 40 year class reunion. Boy how did that happen. Time sure does fly. I had a good visit with my Dad and brother and sisters while in Michigan. We went camping and had fun(although a little cold for me). At the end of my time in Michigan my friends from Arizona came to visit in Michigan since they were traveling across the states in their motor home. It was a good time. After that I went to Arizona and visited my family and friends and spent time with my special prayer partners at Craycroft Baptist Church. My last stop was with my friend Anne-Marie in NY. We drove to Canada and spent a few days visiting Montreal. We went to see "Cats" nothing like live theater. On the way back home we did a tour of Ben n Jerry's ice cream factory a chocolate factory. Then on August 30, 2014 I started the journey back to Madagascar.
You may remember from a previous blog that when I returned I became guardian to Vanah. We have been having a good time (when she isn't into the books doing homework).
2 weeks after I returned started the roller coaster of weddings. The first was a young man from one of my English clubs. He was one of my first students. Next was my friend Nicole's she married the oldest son of my office worker Germain. The next was Tracy Marcantonio's wedding she married the youngest son of Germain. and the last was just a week ago another one of my English club students. The weddings were all beautiful. For Tracy I was the witness at the government ceremony. I was blessed to be give the cake representing her stand in mother. (Janet I was honored to be there for her). I hope the weddings are over for at least a couple months. 
In November a new family joined the Madagascar team. Neal and Daniell Carlstrom and their 3 children. We also welcomed Cassey Spencer a mission nanny who will be doing homeschooling with the kids in Mahajanga. Please keep these new teammates in prayers for good settling with new home, new language and new culture. We celebrated Thanksgiving together as a team and then the next day we honored our Malagasy workers with a certificate and pin and medal for years of service. They have been with this mission for 14 years.
At the end of the year I took a short vacation to the coast with my two friends one of their 3 kids. We had such a good and relaxing time. The trip was 11 hours, but the time at the beach and hotel made up for the ride. I continue to do the books for the field and teach English club 3 classes a week. The Advanced group will begin the bible study of "Living Like You Belong to God".
At the end of the year I got notice that my prayers were answered and I am able to remain at the current level with the mission. Those of you who were praying with me thank you for your prayers.
I want to close wishing you all a very Blessed New Year. If you have any prayer requests please send me an email or note on facebook. I would like to pray with you through any requests. If you want to skype my contact is Sandra Horen. Also if you don't have my facebook send me a friend request at Sandi Horen.
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