Photo Journal - Final 2 weeks at MTI in CO

Here are some more moments from the final 2 weeks of training at MTI, and a couple extra days of CO sightseeing thereafter. I will not dive deeply into any of the lessons we learned at this time. You will hear about them later as we encounter real life applications of them during our journey.

Obligatory Mission Training International front sign family photo

Pair o ducks. The lesson all kids and adults learned is to embrace the paradox of “yay ducks” and “yuck ducks” that come at us simultaneously through the transition process. We are taught not to “yay” someone’s “yuck”, nor vice versa.

Saturday hike to the top of Pike’s Peak with a bunch of other attendees (not pictured).

Some main point notes on how to approach communicating across cultures. Some of them require more explaining than I will give at the moment.

We were given time every day to reflect and pray and “be still and know that [God is] God”. This buck stole my reflection spot.

The day before Shepherd’s birthday, he woke us up looking like this. False alarm, it was just Nutella.

Stressing 2 pivotal moments of intentional decision when encountering/processing culture shock[s]. Both adult and children’s classes stress the importance of the simple prayer “Father Help!” in key moments.

Scrapbook page made by Ransom’s teacher.

Scrapbook page made by Gideon’s teacher

Scrapbook page made by Shepherd’s teacher.

Ransom pointing out some of the “goodbyes” he is currently processing through in class and beyond.

Post-training trip on a train through the Royal Gorge in Canon City, CO. So much fun for the kiddos!

Great Sand Dunes National Park trip, complete with sand sledding. We met auntie Cora there, too!