Whirlwind Days

What a whirlwind of emotions these past 2 weeks...

 Michael and Amy's wedding brought newness to our family on another level:) we couldn't have asked for a more blessed union for them. The wedding was flawless! A glorious spring day and a gospel centered ceremony to begin their lives as husband and wife...priceless. Our hearts are full of joy for them!

We wept with our sister in law as her father was buried last Friday, the service of a retired fire chief is an emotional ceremony and very fitting to honor Mr. Golden's 35 years of service. A time to remember that souls and the word of God are the only eternal things we experience. Our hearts are heavy for her grief.

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. (Romans 12:12, 15 ESV)

It's fitting to swing so emotionally these past couple of weeks, reminding us that Christ must be the center and supreme to endure all this world has to offer. We must stay the course. Belize and all the adjusting we are going through is painfully humbling in too many ways to list. But it is all good, very good. God is changing us, teaching us. We had to follow Him to the beauty and foreignness of Belize to walk like children in vulnerable, dependent faith. BUT he never disappoints and He is making us new daily. We ache to be back in Belize, but it is good to feel that and let it really begin to settle that this is not our home...not Alabaster, AL and not Hope Creek, Belize. We are citizens of a heavenly city. May we never feel so comfortable on this planet again, that we forget the urgency of obedience of faith. Easter celebrated with our family at Westwood was a fitting way to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus. Anything or anyone else will be disappointing.

But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, (Philippians 3:20 ESV)

Prayer needs ...

-For the school and church Light of the Valley, that we find our place of service in both, that we build relationships and multiply disciples.

-For our house in Alabama-everything must go:) pray for God's favor to sell the house quickly. 

-May 17th a yard/garage/estate sale!

-Steven graduates May 9th, will stay in Alabaster for the summer.

-Michael and Amy start their new life together, we will soon be far away...Please pray for them in this honeymoon phase of marriage:)