Bart = Instant Joy

When Bart walked into our house the other day, the whole place just lit up and bubbled with joy!

I don’t know why exactly, but when he is around, everything just seems so much better.

Literally and figuratively!

At 6 foot 8, he’s just simply impossible to miss, but it’s his spirit that really fills the room.

I first met Bart back in April 2008 in Provo, Utah.

Monic however, had already painted a vivid picture of him long before that.

Their story started in 1990, when Bart showed up in Utrecht, Netherlands, as a brand-new missionary.

Back then, he didn’t understand a word of Dutch and just followed his companion around hoping for the best.

The way he tells it, is literally comedy gold.

You could listen to his stories for hours and these last couple of days, we truly have!

Bart is a whirlwind of joy, laughter, and stories you’ll never forget.

This week, he swept through our lives again, arriving on Sunday evening after taking a train up from London and then renting a car.

Back again last night, after an epic, rapid-fire (36 Hour) tour of Scotland, from the Trossachs to Glencoe, Skye, Loch Ness and St. Andrews, (yes, photos included!), he showed up beaming, a wee bit tired, and full of even more wild tales.

Every visit with Bart is more than a catch-up, it’s more like an event.

He seems to have boundless energy.

And he loves to practice his Dutch.

It’s the kind of experience you don’t just remember, you 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍.

He honestly feels like a human sunbeam!

So, if you ever get the chance to hang out with Bart, our advice, take it.

Don’t think.

Just say yes.

And Bart, next time you visit, you’ll need to stay a wee bit longer!

We simply need to get more time with you…it is such fun!

We need a reunion Part 2 in Provo too, next time we visit with you!

Because when Bart shows up, our experience is, life gets a whole lot more awesome!!