As we have put our feet down once again, in the cool, green grass of western Pennsylvania, we are ever mindful of the Lord’s goodness and protection over our lives. Over the past few months, we have experienced an earthquake, a coup with the accompanying martial law, and, for those who know that our son, Josiah goes to Seattle Pacific University, we have had the shock…the relief…then sadness of the school shooting that took place on that campus on June 5th. Oh! Poor Dan says he never wants to relive those moments after hearing about the shooting via text from a friend and the time when he was able to get a call through to Josiah’s phone. As soon as Josiah picked up the phone he said: ‘Dad! I’m fine!” He knew exactly the words his father needed to hear from him at that moment. And he IS fine, really, although he says it is a very sad and sobering time for the faculty and students of that fine school. Josiah is impressed, as are we, with how compassionate the school has been toward the students, as this tragic event happened right before finals week began. Dan was able to fly out and be with Josiah right before this letter was mailed. Hugs and kisses will abound. God is good!

~ Debbie Ecker