We are getting so close to our flight home! Justin & I are getting very excited to be back with our families, but there is also a sadness that our amazing trip is coming to the end. 

      To be honest, I am very excited to be done with the digging part of our trip. It is an amazing experience! We are finding pottery and stones that are massive (and maybe important!).... that all come from the time of the Bible! I will keep you posted if we find anything super interesting. Justin has found a few legs to little figurines! 

      We have also been thinking and praying lots about where God is calling us after school is done. I have talked to a few different people with TESOL opportunities and Justin has talked to some who recommended varies masters program. So many options, and we are becoming more and more excited for what our future holds! 

     Not a long update, but soon we will be packing up. Some prayer requests would be for our safety in travel, on friday we start a multiple day traveling journey! The exiting customs of Israel are long, so pray that we get through quickly and without hassle. We have so many amazing things to process and think about! Love all of you and see you in less than a week!

Leah & Justin Lechner