Dear friends,

The month of May finds us back in the United States. Leftover tickets from interrupted travel plans because of Covid that had to be used this year, family reunions, business, and the fact that we miss our boys are all good reasons for a trip back.

We flew from Peru to Miami and then on to Phoenix, Arizona to visit my brother Lamar and his son Delmar. My sister Marilyn and her family from Wisconsin met us there, and we enjoyed a day together. From there we went to Deming, New Mexico where Austin lives with my parents. My younger brother Lorne also lives there with his family. From here we plan to travel through Kansas on our way to Ruth’s family reunion in Iowa, and from there on to our home area in Northwest Florida / Southern Alabama where Denver is living.

We received our first Covid vaccination shot in Miami Airport. It just “happened” that we arrived on one of the three days that they were giving the shots. I realize that this subject is controversial. However, Ruth and I feel that being vaccinated will open up doors for us to serve in Arequipa. As believers, I believe that we should prioritize our own safety and comforts below our efforts to expand the Kingdom of God. Ruth and I want to live out this principle.

The workshop project continues to develop. Different people have interest in starting classes but the cases of Covid and resulting deaths are on the rise again in Arequipa, so we have not started classes yet. We continue to do projects for others. Another crib is on order for a family that is expecting a little one in November.

Churches are still closed and all services are still done online. The health systems are at the point of being overwhelmed again. This time around, it seems that more people we know are having and fighting with the disease. Vaccinations are starting with the 70 year old senors next week, hopefully.

Thanks for your interest in the work in Peru and your prayers for us and the Peruvian people.

Blessings,

Stan Schrock