"Let EVERYTHING that has breath
pr@ise the L'd, PRA|SE the L'd!"
pr@ise the L'd, PRA|SE the L'd!"
Ps 150:6
HOLIDAY FUN
December was amazing. First of all, Joseph went swimming, as you all know. What an amazing day, what an amazing gift to be present when one of Dad's children publicly declares that he belongs to the King!!
Our pr'yers for favor with Joanna's parents' travel were certainly granted: they made every one of their flights and arrived on time... with every one of the suitcases!! Seriously, that doesn't "just happen" here. It was such a blessing to see the kids and their grandparents loving on each other, and getting to hug their necks ourselves wasn't so bad either. ;)
Our ch threw an end-of-the-year party to meet Joanna's parents and we got to sepnd some amazing time fellow-shipping together. On the 29th, the six of us went to southern Spain for a week of vacation. We got to visit Gibraltar and see the monkeys there- one even jumped onto Aidyn's head! She loved it too!! We all laughed SO hard and had an amazing time.
Leaving grandparents again wasn't easy. The kids have had a hard time getting back into the swing of things with school starting back and A especially seems to be missing the States. Really, we have all had a few difficulties adjusting again. But, I imagine, anyone who has had 2 weeks off from "normal" life at Chr:stmas probably struggles wit hteh exact same thing!!
Since we have gotten back home, (it feels so good to call it that!) Andrew went ot visit his friend that sells fruits and vegetables at our local market. He had given Liam a copy of the J-film in December and as soon as they saw each other, Liam began to say how great the movie was. Andrew is very excited to talk more with him about J and see how their relationship develops.
Our pr'yers for favor with Joanna's parents' travel were certainly granted: they made every one of their flights and arrived on time... with every one of the suitcases!! Seriously, that doesn't "just happen" here. It was such a blessing to see the kids and their grandparents loving on each other, and getting to hug their necks ourselves wasn't so bad either. ;)
Our ch threw an end-of-the-year party to meet Joanna's parents and we got to sepnd some amazing time fellow-shipping together. On the 29th, the six of us went to southern Spain for a week of vacation. We got to visit Gibraltar and see the monkeys there- one even jumped onto Aidyn's head! She loved it too!! We all laughed SO hard and had an amazing time.
Leaving grandparents again wasn't easy. The kids have had a hard time getting back into the swing of things with school starting back and A especially seems to be missing the States. Really, we have all had a few difficulties adjusting again. But, I imagine, anyone who has had 2 weeks off from "normal" life at Chr:stmas probably struggles wit hteh exact same thing!!
Since we have gotten back home, (it feels so good to call it that!) Andrew went ot visit his friend that sells fruits and vegetables at our local market. He had given Liam a copy of the J-film in December and as soon as they saw each other, Liam began to say how great the movie was. Andrew is very excited to talk more with him about J and see how their relationship develops.
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A FEW MORE MONTHS OF WINTER...
We have begun scheduling teams for the coming summer and are getting REALLY excited at the thought of THOUSANDS more packets going into the hands of people who don't yet know about how awesome J is. So far, we have 3 weeks of teams scheduled for the summer and one for the fall during the fair! We look forward to how Dad will use us and our co-workers this summer to tell people about HIm that may not have a chance to hear otherwise.
Our national partners, Guillermo and Toñi, who are driving forces behind the dist-but:on project, found out this past week that they have lost about 95% of their monthly support. Guillermo is on the streets handing out packets sometimes 10-12 hours a day during the summer, all summer long. We feel so burdened to help them... though we don't have the means to support them fully financially, we are lifting them up continuously and are looking forward to how Dad is going to provide for them in a mighty way.
Our national partners, Guillermo and Toñi, who are driving forces behind the dist-but:on project, found out this past week that they have lost about 95% of their monthly support. Guillermo is on the streets handing out packets sometimes 10-12 hours a day during the summer, all summer long. We feel so burdened to help them... though we don't have the means to support them fully financially, we are lifting them up continuously and are looking forward to how Dad is going to provide for them in a mighty way.
CELEBRATIONS AND REQUESTS:
- Joseph has had so much joy... we have had the privilege of him cooking at our house at least once a week this last month. We love sharing meals with him... and talk about some good food!! it has been amazing to see him in ch every sun day and see how he's growing in his fa:th.
- We have had several out-reaches with ch and they have gone well. There was a presentation on a m:n:stry across the border and our ch has committed to serve more there. it's amazing to see the people we love become more mobilized.
- Joanna's parents arrived on time with ALL of their luggage. WHAT?!?! It was an amazing, sweet time with them.
- Aidyn has made a "best" friend at school and we are beginning a relationship with her family. It is wonderful to see her so happy with a local girl.... and hear her speaking Spanish so well!
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- Our m-friends, Guillermo and Toñi, have lost 95% of their support. Please ask that Dad would show Himself in a mighty way in providing for them.
- Please be lifting up Mia more this month- she has seen the J film and said that she believes the story is true. Her heart seems to be softening toward the Truth!
- Think of Andrew's new friend, Liam, who sells vegetables and fruits at our local market. Ask that Dad would speak Truth to him through the movies he has seen.
- We are in the process of renewing our passports and residency- please be asking that all would go smoothly and that we will be able to renew everything without any problems!
Happy New Year!!
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