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