Liddell Family: June 2025 Newsletter

The author of Hebrews describes those who died in faith, who “knew that they were aliens and strangers on the earth” (Hebrews 11:13). As we sort, pack, donate, clear, clean and prepare for several months of travel/training and then our move to Croatia, we feel this verse in new ways. Strangers, and yet also part of the family of God in each place we go. Homeless, but at home in the body of Christ.

Right now, life feels like a whirlwind, and there is too much to describe it all here. Our time with Rocky Mountain Yearly Meeting was a lot of fun, making new friends and getting to know some friends better.  This continued with the Future Missionary Retreat, and we are so excited to see how God leads these others who are seeking his direction! We had good fellowship and prayer time throughout this week, extending into the EFM spring board meetings. Then a too brief visit with some of my childhood friends, and a fun morning at Denver Friends Church. Each night, I expected all of us to be exhausted and drained in the morning. Each morning, we woke up with increased energy and excitement. This busy respite was so needed! We topped the trip off with a drive home through western Colorado, a visit to Arches National Park, a night with my brother’s family, and so much beauty throughout the drive that we were amazed.

Now we’re in the last stretch, preparing to list our house and head out on the road. June 27 is our departure date, it’s coming quicker than we’re ready for, but we’re excited too! It has been amazing to see how God is meeting needs through local believers whom we don’t even know, and to receive the help of so many family and friends with various aspects of the process.

The Kids

One highlight of our time in Colorado was a visit to the Dinosaur Museum with some of the future missionaries. Alex is still telling people about it and can’t wait for the next one we find. He is a good encourager, “Mommy, look at Jael, she climbed the ladder! Good job, Jael!” Jael has finally started answering when people ask, “What is your name?” and has begun asking the question herself, multiple times a day, to everyone around her.  “Mommy, what’s your name? What’s his name (pointing to Alex)? …”. They are both loving warmer weather, with barefoot play in the front yard.

Prayer Requests

• For God to provide the right buyer quickly.
• For physical and mental energy as we finish the move-out/cleanup phase.
• For peace and protection as we begin this extended period of travel. Pray that we will be encouragers and that God will use us to build up the congregations/believers that we meet.

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