The Com. service this past Wed. was beautiful and very moving. It was very hard to say goodbye to people that night as well as when the rest of us left Thursday morning. I can't believe we are all official and on our way. We are still waiting for our visas and will probably be leaving for overseas in about 2 1/2 weeks.
Thanks again for the continued prayers on our behalf, we need them desperately, please pray for the upcoming transitions as we say more goodbye's and begin to "step out of the boat." Goodbyes have been hard on the kids, they made great friends in RVA and were very sad to leave them and their teachers, this is the not-so-fun part of their new life. Lastly but certainly not least, our sp. warfare classes have been coming in handy, unfortunately I have had several chances to apply the teaching as I feel the enemy has let me know the battle is on. Lots of strife and discord in the lives of loved ones, things that could distract or discourage, please pray that all will be resolved in a way that brings glory to the CEO.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Last Weeks Update
Well, a lot has happened since I last blogged. We were asked to speak at a church's RA/GA program a week ago and that was fun. But we picked four songs they had never heard of to sing with them, oops! We took "our" j-man and another one we "adopted" and shared about our countries and our lives with them. Each of my kids spoke as well, which was a great experience for them.
A week ago Thursday we were in DC for our ev. trip. Our assignmnet included a list of things to do or observe, one was to ride the subway, which the kids loved! We visited Macchiato's embassy and got a tour and also met the Vice Ambassador. We also ate at a restaurant that served authentic Macchiato food. We ordered four dishes to share as a family, two we loved, one was not bad and the last one....well, we're not used to it yet! And the crazy thing was everyone of the waiters were from that country and were followers of the Son! I thought it was a little gift from the CEO to let us know that He is already at work, and we get to join Him.
A week ago Thursday we were in DC for our ev. trip. Our assignmnet included a list of things to do or observe, one was to ride the subway, which the kids loved! We visited Macchiato's embassy and got a tour and also met the Vice Ambassador. We also ate at a restaurant that served authentic Macchiato food. We ordered four dishes to share as a family, two we loved, one was not bad and the last one....well, we're not used to it yet! And the crazy thing was everyone of the waiters were from that country and were followers of the Son! I thought it was a little gift from the CEO to let us know that He is already at work, and we get to join Him.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
The Countdown Begins...10..9....
I can't believe it, a week and a half left! Everyone here is SO tired and have kind of a "senioritus" (sp? is that even a word?)feeling. We are all ready to move on to the next phase, and yet in a way a bit apprehensive at all the changes we are about to face. RLT week went great and so did our Exit Interview. He was very positive and encouraging (I can't say those words together without thinking of "KLOVE"!) Anyway, we have an Exit Paper due on Monday and we will take a ev. trip to D.C. on Thursday where we are to ride the subway, eat at a restaurant from our country and I think we are also going to visit our host country's embassy.
By the way I have decided to call our country "Macchiato" so that I can easily refer to it. I thought that would be fun since it is known for it's coffee. Then when I get there I will assign coffee names to individuals that we work with so that you will be able to keep up with what is going on there. Who knows, maybe it will help you when you order at Starbuck's next time! :)
Marshall's class went to see several different places of worship and got to attend a service at a mosq. Afterwards they were given the chance to ask the Ima. questions, of which apparently he asked alot! Go Marshall!! He said he found it very sad and he felt like crying, I told him to remember that feeling, there is a reason we are going to the other side of the globe......
Please continue to pray for us and also remember a lady here who lost her baby at 20weeks and another older woman who is blind in one eye and then had to have emergency surgery because the retina detached in the other. Obedience to the CEO doesn't always protect us, but it does mean that He is always there with us in the midst of the muddy waters. Also one of our j-men had to fly out for a few days as his grandfather is about to pass. Lots going on here as I know there is in your own lives, know that we are praying for you all back home as well.
There is a Comm. service on March 25th, and special things are planned through out that day, if you can make it, you are invited! Just email me or leave a comment and I can give you the info.
By the way I have decided to call our country "Macchiato" so that I can easily refer to it. I thought that would be fun since it is known for it's coffee. Then when I get there I will assign coffee names to individuals that we work with so that you will be able to keep up with what is going on there. Who knows, maybe it will help you when you order at Starbuck's next time! :)
Marshall's class went to see several different places of worship and got to attend a service at a mosq. Afterwards they were given the chance to ask the Ima. questions, of which apparently he asked alot! Go Marshall!! He said he found it very sad and he felt like crying, I told him to remember that feeling, there is a reason we are going to the other side of the globe......
Please continue to pray for us and also remember a lady here who lost her baby at 20weeks and another older woman who is blind in one eye and then had to have emergency surgery because the retina detached in the other. Obedience to the CEO doesn't always protect us, but it does mean that He is always there with us in the midst of the muddy waters. Also one of our j-men had to fly out for a few days as his grandfather is about to pass. Lots going on here as I know there is in your own lives, know that we are praying for you all back home as well.
There is a Comm. service on March 25th, and special things are planned through out that day, if you can make it, you are invited! Just email me or leave a comment and I can give you the info.
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