We just wanted to give a quick update, as far as summer plans for our whole family. It's going to be a busy one. But, that's what happens when you have lots of kids I guess:)
We are still raising support for Liam & Eli. Ethan has all his money in already, and we thank all of you who have given. There is still time to give for Liam & Eli's trip, but time is running short. Please send it in as soon as possible. Mostly though, please pray with us. We have been reminded lately that God alone moves the hearts of people to give, and we as a family are striving to be in prayer more.
If you did NOT receive a support letter in the mail from the boys, and would like to still give, please make a cheque out to TMI, and send it to our home address.
6819 Jasmine Blvd.
Port Richey, FL 34668
The boys have gotten their boots and are busy breaking them in. No blisters yet, but we're waiting. We will soon be making trips to the local Goodwill to start getting old clothes and other items for their summer. It's getting exciting around here.
On a different note, we have something else to share. We are so excited to be sharing this with you today. This news has been a long time in coming, and we know you will rejoice with us.
For many, many years, we have been working at paying off our debt, in order to be able to enter foreign missions full-time. Well, in about 4-6 weeks, we will be debt-free!! It is an incredible feeling, to be free from being a "slave to the lender." (Prov. 22:7) Freedom to serve the Lord, freedom to give, freedom to love, and freedom to enter training with New Tribes Mission.
You read correctly. We have been accepted to begin training with New Tribes Mission, and are making plans to that end. We are set to enter training in August of 2012, and will spend this next year saving money for school, as well as many other things to do to prepare to leave for Canada. We can hardly wait. I'm sure that at times it will feel like this year will drag, but fly by at the same time.
Again, we are just asking for continued prayer for our family. We know so many of you already have. For years. We are so grateful. We look forward to what God is going to do in and through our family this summer, and beyond.
