Praying Boldly, Specifically and Expectantly

This past week has been SO full of change and good news, I wanted to share so that you could be rejoicing as the Father has so perfectly provided, as always!

It is a sweet time of getting to celebrate along side the families here, we see the hard, fun, crazy and gracious sides of life daily together and it is wonderful!

 

 

First off, if you have time to look over the up coming opportunities to serve overseas for various amounts of time doing various things ( because we ALL have gifts that the Lord desires to use.) you should.  See if your interests are sparked in any way. It never hurts to look, and see where they Lord takes you!

 

PRAYERS and PRAISES!

 

OUR FAMILY HAS A NEW HOUSE!! Yep, let's all just celebrate a moment or two.. This is HUGE and the place is so great. The Lord really has used this experience in so many different ways for each of us, we are excited that this is where he has them!

 

With any new house, comes a few different things to work on and change..they just happen to be going through those in the jungle, with little ones, with homeschool..in the jungle.. haha. So we are still adjusting and praying that the Lord continues to provide.


*Specifically that water would currently come and that they can better their supply when it does come.

 

"Routine" is such a silly word that we know all to well, and now laugh at it's mention. Though the family cannot wait for just a little of it again, the kids (and mom and dad) have been troopers and super flexible through this move and having me around. We are praising the Father for his love and grace!

 

*They currently live fartherrrrr out so our set up has to be changed a bit. Navigating errands and on how I get to their house. This is a small thing that affects multiple areas of our day. We are praying for a solution to that! There is a bus option and the possibility of a closer apartment. We are praying about how to best use our time, funds and resources this last month and for future students who may get to come!

 

Their language evaluations came back great, they are so excited for this and are ready to be back in a groove that will allow for more language learning!

 

We will be going soon to ask for a visa extension for me, I am allowed 90 days at a time and need about 2 weeks more before I leave for Peru and Texas- so we are praying for favor in that! No, it does not mean I would come home sooner, I would just go to Peru sooner if it does not happen :)

 

A TEAM IS COMING A TEAM IS COMING! Tomorrow a team will arrive to spend a week on the river. It is pretty fun being on the receiving end, and I can't wait to meet them! Please be praying for their time here and travels!

 

Also, for the family who will be with out a dad and husband as he leads the team! We know that the most unique things happen at home when dad is away..it is no different here! She will be getting a little help with the kids and house (and new baby remember!) during the days and I will be spending the nights and early mornings with them before heading to homeschool.

So please be praying for their family and their sacrifice of a great dad to lead this trip!

 

We all had a great Easter, it was a bit harder than I thought it would be, being away from traditions and family BUT I was surrounded by a sweet body of believers who have also been away from family for a while now. I have learned so many new areas of prayer for believers serving abroad! We had hamburgers, an egg hunt, church and sweets- basically a full day of Easter! It was a beautiful time celebrating!

P's sister came from the Woodlands with suitcases of goodies and a heart full of love for us all here, she was such a help and great excuse to go do fun things with! Family visits are a sweet treat around here!

 

 

That was also a special weekend BECAUSE our middle child became a believer! He couldn't wait to shout it as I got in the car for church that Easter morning. I am constantly in awe of the Father's love for us and his gift of salvation. Just another great moment in their lives that the Lord allowed me to be in on, I love it!

 

43 great days left, and I ask that you pray with me as this amazing time continues, that I would be faithful and consistent.

Love you all dearly and cannot wait to celebrate more as we see the Father do his work!