Noel and Joanna

Noel and Joanna have been our neighbors since we moved here. We live on one side of a duplex and they have lived on the other. Noel, Joanna and their two sweet little girls. Noel has been the preacher in Santa Ana since this church was built. Joanna has developed the Sunday school program and has been one of the teachers. She was so excited when Sunday school classrooms were built this past summer so the children no longer had to meet outdoors. Noel has worked tirelessly both in the church and in the community. He wears a ready smile and has a deep jolly laugh, which we hear often. At night we could hear him playing and laughing with the girls. Noel and Joanna are both from Nicarauga. Their families are still there. Joanna, especially, has missed being closer to her family. A few weeks back Noel and Joanna made the decision to move back to Nicarauga to be near their families. This was emphasized even more by the tragedy that happened last week in Noel's family. He know he needs to be near to help his parents. Yesterday was moving day for Noel and Joanna. We, and several others, helped load their truck. This morning they leave for Nicarauga. We say goodbye. We will miss them. This little church will miss them and this community will miss them. Noel and Joanna, good luck and Godspeed.

Terri