Moving ahead

Moving?????

We had a Realtor over last night, and are feeling blessed. She gaves us a list price that was higher than what we had in mind, and had many words of advice and encouragement. Together as sellers and a Realtor we are placing our Trust in the Lord! So we go forward, with making some minor improvements, such as fresh coats of paint, carpet cleanings, de-cluttering, and some little wall repairs here and there. In hopes to have our house dressed for success by March, and place that sign in our yard by April 1st.

Where are we going? We don't know. That's the greatest thing. What we do know is we are OPEN.

Openess: attitude of ready accessibility.

Accessibility to the Lords Will in our lives with being involved in Missions. In our minds we have Africa, Tacoma Washington; headquarters of World Vision, and Colorado Springs; headquarters for Compassion Intl. What the Lord has in His mind, we are not exactly sure of right now. But we have Faith in the unknown.

Together as a family we are praying for the Lords Will. Right now for Noah, his top is Africa. For Jacob his top is Washington. For Bob its a toss up between Washington and Colorado. For me it's a mix of our time being in Africa and in the States nearer to our Oregon family.

Please be praying for us. That we would remain open, and faithful. That as a family we will daily grow closer to Our Lord, and to one another. That we can find someone to come alongside and help us get our house ready. (ya...Bob needs much help in this lol)

We are in no hurry to sell. Our goal is to move when Dave Graduates from High School which is in a Year 1/2. With the economy we know it could take that long or even longer to sell, so we place our Trust in the Lord and begin the process.

Thanks for your love, support, and prayers.

Speaking

For those that are in the area, wanted to let you know that Bob and I will be speaking at our church's Missions Conference on Monday Sept. 14th at 6:00, and then again on Tuesday Sept. 15th at 7:00. Come to one of our sessions and hear all about our trip!

P.S. On a family personal note, please be in prayer for our youngest son Jacob who is 8. He is struggling badly right now with ADHD, and anxiety, depression etc. We are asking the Lord for complete healing! Join us in that prayer~

Pray for Rain

National Post:
Kenya is experiencing its worst drought in 20 years. Livestock are dropping like flies, devastating the herdsmen and farmers of the Maasai tribes, and the UN is deeply concerned about the possibility of famine.

Talked with Pamela today; electricity and water is being shut off 3 days a week in Nairobi and surrounding areas. Many people are struggling with hunger. The latest business is getting water; from wherever you can and selling it. Which is scary, due to some of the places they are getting the water.

Please join me in prayer for the Kenyan people. For God to pour down the rains in Kenya.

I am reminded of the story of Elijah, who earnestly prayed for No rain, and for 3 1/2years there was no rain. Then he prayed for Rain; and down it poured James 5:18 tells us, The grass turned green and the crops began to grow.

Let us have faith like Elijah and earnestly pray for Rain for Kenya~

Homesick

Our diagnosis:

Inverted Homesickness!~

The way in which missionaries unlearn the love of the old home, die to their native land, and wed their hearts to the people they have served........

Daily we think about Africa, pray for Africa, long for Africa, and pray about the journey of getting from here to there!

There is a lot to consider when thinking about moving to Africa. At times it seems overwhelming at other times we have the Peace of God, that He is in control and will lead and guide us in His ways and timing. We have been in contact with the area director of AIM (African Inland Mission) and have found out great details of what it would be like serving with them overseas. As with Most NGO's you have to raise support. This is the area Bob and I are very afraid of to be honest. When you look at the amount that has to be raised monthly with our current economic situation here in America it just seems impossible. But we all know Jesus word "what is impossible with men is possible with God" Will you join us in prayer as we earnestly seek God's plan for us. We have been told by many Missionary friends and NGO's that the process from getting here to there is anywhere from 18months to two years. In two years David graduates from High School, in which we feel better about leaving at that time; as well Noah will be finished with his elementary years here in America another good time of transitioning if we do go overseas. As two years may seem like a long time, we all know how time flies by. And we all know it could take that long to sell our home, which we are hoping to put on the market next June. So lots to pray and think about and plan for, and lots of seeking. All we for sure know now is that we are open and willing. God will take it from there! We greatly appreciate your prayers for us during this journey.

"And we know that All things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose" Rom. 8:28

settling.....

Well we've been home a little over a week, and were starting to settle back into some sort of a routine. Today is the first day I have felt good and alive. My sciatica is doing better, now that I am on meds for it and have seen the Chiropractor 5 times!

We've been busy with other Dr. appts. had both boys at the dentist today, and last week had Jacob into a new Dr. one that specializizes in ADHD, as he has been having very negative side effects from the patch. So he is now on a different med, and we are praying this one works, with no bad side effects!

I am back to watching one child for the rest of the summer, so we have been having fun going to the pool, and movies etc. Now if I can just get myself to stay home and unpack that would be good. But no fun :) The end of this month we will be taking off again for a week, to go to our Church's District Camp Resort in Vermilion Ohio for a week of Bible and Missionary Conference. We are looking forward to being up there hanging with family, and talking more Missions stuff!

As we settle into being home in the States, we are continually seeking the Lord and His will for us in Missions. We have been in contact with an organization, and are praying about our future. There is a lot to think about, plan for etc.....and we want to make sure it is all done in God's timing and will. Please continue to pray for us and God's leading. We also feel led to continue Missions work while here in the States. I am hoping to lead a Womens Missions Bible Study, and Bob and I together will continue to spread our zeal for Missions to all those around us, and hope to get involved in some projects state side.

Well I am sitting here staring at a huge paper pile, that I should attempt to get to. But wanted to take just a moment to update.

In September we are hoping to have a special time at our home of sharing our Kenyan stories and eating some good Kenyan food. Details to come in August!

Blesssings to all