Stapleton News

In Daphne’s words, “The birthday just keeps on going.” That was her reply when she received a second call from New Zealand with a birthday wish. It has been a great blessings to here from these friends. And really cool to hear thier accents again.

Tim, Russ, Ryan and Poppy (Tim’s dad) all conspired to surprise Daphne with a Celtic Harp as a birthday present. The harp did not arrive on her birthday (don’t get me started about the music store who promised to deliver in time), but it finally arrived today. And, she was very surpirsed. It […]

We had a great week of training with 16 new mission candidates. They are headed many places around the world to serve as missionaries.
Today (Oct. 18) we were able to relax and recoup from a full week while also celebrating Daphne’s birthday.
She is in heaven right now because her dear friends from New Zealand […]

Daphne and I enjoyed a great trip to Kenosha, WI this weekend. The purpose of the trip was to presnet a mission seminar at First Christian Church. We enjoyed thier hospitality, the beautiful lake front and especially getting to know thier mission team.
The trip also allowed us to visit some of Daphne’s family […]

For many months we planned and saved for a trip to Myrtle Beach. It was our way of saying thank you to Daphne’s mom and step-dad for allowing us to live with them for two years after our return from New Zealand. Several of the family members who were planning to join us had […]