Seven years ago today this VERY TIRED family arrived in Zambia, Africa, after almost three days in an airplane or in airports due to layovers and plane malfunctions. We could never have imagined all that God had in mind when we said, "Here I am...send me." His ways are perfect and have been planned since before time began. We have experienced some of the most beautiful things and people we could have ever imagined and we've experienced ugliness that we hope to never pass through again. We've celebrated and praised through engagements, weddings, marriages, births, graduations, new jobs, educational opportunities, and most importantly, seeing God save His people and help new readers learn to read the Bible for themselves! We've also grieved and prayed
through abuse, neglect, divorce, death, illness, miscarriage, broken relationships, spouses and children falling into sin, job loss, mistreatment, failing grades, unfulfilled opportunities and much more. Through it all, God has shown Himself faithful. The friends who have become like family on both sides of the ocean will forever be treasured as we all work together to sharpen each other for the cause of Christ. We are so thankful for both ministry opportunities that God has brought us to in our short time in Zambia. Each day is new with challenges and promises for all of us. To all of our friends and family in the States -- we love you and miss you all so much! Thank you for your faithful prayers, notes, and partnership in so many different ways. To all of our friends and family in Zambia -- we love you all and pray God will continue to challenge us and grow us into exactly what He needs for His glory! Press on, dear friends, press on!
through abuse, neglect, divorce, death, illness, miscarriage, broken relationships, spouses and children falling into sin, job loss, mistreatment, failing grades, unfulfilled opportunities and much more. Through it all, God has shown Himself faithful. The friends who have become like family on both sides of the ocean will forever be treasured as we all work together to sharpen each other for the cause of Christ. We are so thankful for both ministry opportunities that God has brought us to in our short time in Zambia. Each day is new with challenges and promises for all of us. To all of our friends and family in the States -- we love you and miss you all so much! Thank you for your faithful prayers, notes, and partnership in so many different ways. To all of our friends and family in Zambia -- we love you all and pray God will continue to challenge us and grow us into exactly what He needs for His glory! Press on, dear friends, press on!
Here's to the first day of year #8. We're Yours, Lord, everything we have, everything we've got, everything we're not....just living and loving for you!
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