We leave in 3 more days! Wow, I can't even believe it is already time. Six years since we first felt the Lord calling us to Africa full time. Several years of praying, dreaming, planning, wondering is finally here. I am so amazed at all the Lord has done in us and for us. He totally amazes us each day!
We are READY to be on the plane. I will tell you though I am not looking forward to all the goodbyes this weekend. It is defiantly a bitter-sweet time. We are so blessed to have so many people who love and support us. We are thankful that the Lord put each person He has into our lives. I am thankful for the Internet it will help stay connected to everyone here. Our vonage phone does work and right now we are able to get voice mails and as soon as we get settled and get our Internet up we will be able to call and receive calls. Remember, it will be like a local call for you.
We got a call the other day from the Mission director. He was just checking in with us to make sure all the last minute details are coming together. He told us that after the PaulAnn team leaves we will go back into Mozambique with the last team for the summer. They are going to a village called Matsilele. This is the first village we went to in 2003. This is the village where the Lord began to call us to full time missions. This is the village that I meet a friend, her name is Casilda. This is the village that I have longed to back to each year and have not been able to get there. I am praising God that He is taking us back to where it all began and I can't wait to see my friend and tell her I have been there 4 other times and now I live in South Africa!!! I just can't wait to get there. I praise the Lord!!!!
We will post as often as we can along our travels. I am even going to attempt to video blog. We will have a layover in Germany and it looks like we will get to see some sites! Thank you again for all of your prayers, encouragement and support.
Prayer Request ...
-our health as we travel
-for our time with family and friends
-for our finances;we are not fully funded & we are trusting the Lord to provide.
-for the hearts of the people in Mozambique - for their eyes to be open to the TRUTH
When Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20
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We knew the day would come. It seems like it is getting here quicker than we imagined. We are feeling both joy and sadness, but we know that God is in control. He will take care of you! We are excited for you to return to the first village you went to so you can see your precious friend. Even we knew God was stirring the thought of missions in your hearts when we talked to you after you returned from the mission trip. We have seen and felt your love for the people of Africa every time you talked about them.
We raised you to follow God's directions and be in His will for your life. How can we question Him about this move? Instead, we trust and believe Him and His plans for all of your lives. He is in control. When He calls you, He will certainly take care of you!
We are looking forward to some precious time with you this weekend. Even though saying good- bye at the airport will be tough,
God will give us peace, joy,
and even some laughter to remind us HE is there with all of us. We are all His children and He has perfect plans for every season of our lives! We thank God for technology so that we can feel closer to you. I will look at the moon and remember that you told me you could read your Bible by the bright light of the moon. God's lap is big and His arms open wide. We can all feel the love for each other through Him as we sit on His lap surrounded by His loving arms. We love you soooo much!
Mom and Dad
Praying for you. I remember those goodbyes like it was yesterday. They were tough. But God will bless you for your obedience in going. I'll be praying for you guys!
Love,
Ashley
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