Being completely insulated from commercialism has been a gift already! It is freeing to not even want what you don't need. I pray all of you can steal away time alone with God this Christmas season and enjoy soaking in the Son's love. Ironically, or maybe not so, NOT having the gift buying power this year forces us enjoy Christmas in the truest way!
Our middle son Steven will leave on his own obedience adventure at the end of this year, we may not see him for 3 years! I am filled with joy for him I couldn't have had a year ago. I know tears will come:) Obedience IS worth the sacrifice of separation, now I know that, before moving to Belize it was just knowledge, not reality. God is always working...always. We can't see around the bend, but trust Him! I think that the verse we have quoted here most is "The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps." (Proverbs 16:9 ESV) we surrender our plans to follow his steps daily, hourly, really!
Belize...what a wild month!
We enjoyed the team at Thanksgiving from Tx. We are always encouraged by others sacrificing a week to serve alongside us. Light of the Valley Church is involved in the Feeding ministry at Light of the Valley school. It is so good to see the body of Christ serving others!
Konnect 56 (standard 5 & 6 ministry) enjoyed cupcakes and a movie last week. We ended the unit study of our Covenental God celebrating the Covenant fulfillment in the birth Christ.
I have enjoyed seeing patients from the medical clinic. It is so encouraging to pray with them in their homes and see the impact of education. Some have lowered their blood sugars and blood pressures, taking their medicines regularly so Ms. Shirley won't "rail up" on them!
My Saturday girls, as I have come to call them, came to our house for spaghetti lunch, movie, and pot holder making to finish our Genesis study! We had a blast...even Ms. Logan helped out;) These girls have been my bright spot, some weeks they kept me going with their eager minds and hearts to know Gods word. I am grateful for them.
Please pray:
- Continued relationship building in Belize, we love so many here now it's harder and harder to leave.
- Refreshing time with family and friends, especially Michael, Amy and Steven, before Steven leaves.
- Reliable internet continues to elude us, complicating the ability to have employment for Todd
- House in Alabaster ..contract fell through. Pray for buyer ASAP!!
- Sale of Todd's truck while we are stateside
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