Last night was our first night at our new house in Guatemala! Let me back up to the hours leading up to getting here. Sunday morning we woke up at 2:00 am to load our suitcases and head to the airport. After a lot of really hard good byes and a few last minute things we only ended up sleeping for a couple hours before we had to leave. Being very tired and already emotional, this did not make a good mix for already emotional females (poor Sean).
Sunday was a really hard day for us but it was also a good reminder. We had been planning this and talking about it for a long time, but something happened when it was time to go. It would have been easier for me to back out at that point.
I couldn't understand why it was so hard. I thought I had prepared myself and was ready. Sean said it well, sometimes we think of change as loss. Loss is hard.
God was our strength Sunday. When we were overcome with fear about what we were about to do and the fear overwhelmed us, we were reminded that we can do anything through Christ who gives us strength! God gave us strength to leave Colorado, our family, our friends, our home. This is how we will serve here, in His hands, with Him leading the way and providing our strength.
We made it through the travel and all the luggage made it too. We were greeted at the airport by our new friend Eduardo. He is our ministry assistant here. We spent our first evening here getting to know Eduardo and his beautiful family. We shared dinner with them at our house.
We have an amazing view from our house, the weather is perfect and Sean is very happy that we have not seen one mosquito! :) As soon as the fog moves out we will post a picture of the view!
Thank you all for the prayers, we feel them all!
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My prayer for you all is based upon Galatians 6:9 " Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."
I beleive so much in you all and look forward to the disciples you all make down in Guatemala.
The Lord is with you!
The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. Gen 12:1
The Lord is with you!
The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. Gen 12:1
We are thrilled for you all. We as well appreciate your hearts and your willingness to step into the unknown, out of the comforts you could have and into the heart and will of the father. I just got back from swim lessons with my lil guy... He was terrified. Then I was thinking how that night in the storm Christ came walking' in the water and how Jesus said to Perer "come" and he did! As long as his eyes were on the Lord he was able to live and do that which was impossible. You could look at the natural and the thoughts that will come... But keep your eyes on Jesus. He is sufficient and able to hold and keep you - come what may. He delights in you two as you walk in obedience to him. Press on and enjoy each day as it comes! We love you all!
just found your blog!! Look forward to following your journey!! So excited for you guys and what God has planned for you all in Guatemala!! Keeping you in our prayers!!!
just found your blog!! Look forward to following your journey!! So excited for you guys and what God has planned for you all in Guatemala!! Keeping you in our prayers!!!
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