Archive for February, 2008

So, this is just a quick update to let everyone know that God is so good and faithful to us.  About a week and a half ago, I was calling churches about our ministry and asking them if we could come speak to them.  Most of the responses were negative and even though I am not supposed to let these things affect my attitude, I did.  To add on top of that, our monthly finances which need to be raised have increased as well.  Needless to say, God always has a way of coming through and showing us that He is still in control.  The next day, which happened to be Saturday, we were going over to my parents house and Brooks went and got the mail before we left.  Inside the mailbox was a very significant check that helped to cover the increased cost of living as well as help us get further on our way to having the finances needed to go to Kenya this summer.  The lesson that I have learned in all of this is that God is always faithful and He knows exactly where the money is coming from, so to worry about it and fret over it does no good.

We need to give everything in our lives over to Him and let Him work out the details.  He knows exactly how and when everything is going to happen, and to try and figure it ourselves is just futile.

LET GO AND LET GOD…

RM

Change. It’s a simple word with complex meaning. It singularly encompasses an array of emotions, actions, and life all at once. It can be good, bad, or indifferent. It’s also what we are in the midst of right now! It’s hard to believe that January has come and gone. The first month of the year brought great happiness with family and friends, Micah turning 6 (where did all that time go?!) and loosing his first tooth, and the realization that this, THIS is time for preparation. We are actively continuing to prepare to move (you did read in the newsletter, right? If not, see the post below this!). All of the ‘what ifs’ and ‘eventually’ and ‘when we get theres’ are here. Now. Staring us in the face waiting for us to acknowledge the chaos that moving brings, the reality of how great friendship is and the pain that saying good-bye is already bringing, as well as all that there still is to do…

Change can be overwhelming, but it also can be good. If we’re not careful, we can get lost in the details and forget to live, acknowledge, and love today for what it is: a precious, irreplaceable moment. Sure we have lots to do, but I have a feeling that if we live and choose our actions right that we will not only finish all that needs to be complete, but we will also look back on this time with joy and pleasure! Forgetting the seeming chaos of the moment!

It has been amazing to watch God’s hand throughout this whole process. I am constantly amazed at the provision, love, and grace that He gives us on a daily basis! No matter what is happening, there is great peace in knowing that He is in control.

Thank you for praying for Kenya! We are thankful that peace is slowly coming back into the country! We are also thankful that all of the students and staff at RVA are doing well and are safe! It has been a different, trying term, but the resilience shown through all that are there is a testament of God’s faithfulness and the love that encompasses the school and surrounding communities! Please continue to pray for the country and for the school as they learn to readjust to post election life.

Pray for us as we continue on this journey. Pray that we will not loose focus on our goal, that everything will be accomplished in its right time, that we will enjoy the final times that we have with family and friends, and that we will choose to embrace the change instead of fight against it! Also, please pray especially for the kids! They are looking forward to moving to Kenya, but it is and will continue to be challenging for them as they say good-bye to loved ones, treasured toys, our cats, and life as they know it and trade it for the unknown, a dream of sorts, that is Kenya.

To our family, friends, and supporters: Thank you for the love, support, and prayers that you continually pour out onto our family! We truly couldn’t do what we do without you! Our ministry is truly your ministry as well!

BM