Denia, Spain is a special place and anyone who has been there knows it. To us, Denia is a perfect combination of ancient and modern architecture, mountains and sea, young and old, prosperity and simplicity.

Kevin and I first visited Denia in the Spring of 2018. Anxious to learn more about Alfa & Omega and meet our exchange students’ families, we were truly in awe. On that trip we visited the prayer garden and school and learned a bit of history. God also thinks Denia is a special place!

This trip was different. The disappointment of our abandoned trip planned in 2020 and the 4-year gap in reuniting with our friends really made us appreciate our Denia surroundings even more. On this trip we were able to spend time with Eunice over dinner and she gave us a guided walking tour of the town (thank you!). We enjoyed a leisurely morning with Jorge in the Prayer Garden hearing his story; the witness of God’s province bestowed on generations before him. Denia, with Alpha & Omega at the core, became magical. Warm greetings from teachers and staff, eager smiles from children small and big, and conversations with future exchange students touched our hearts. God has truly blessed this place and all who are part of it. Even through Covid, and its devastating impact on education globally, Alpha & Omega thrived. God encouraged Eunice and the staff when times seemed unbearable and protected the children who found safety and consistency in a time of confusion and turmoil.

It is hard to express the joy and love we experienced on our trip. Here are a few photos to provide you a glimpse into our special time in this special place. Our prayer is that you too can visit Denia and Alpha & Omega soon.

Blessings, JuneAn and Kevin Lanigan