Another of my favorite times during our vacation was my and Anthony’s trip to Mexico. It is official. We are moving to Mexico City (yes, that is the 1st or 2nd largest city in the world). We have heard from many how dangerous and difficult this move will be, but we are following God’s call on our lives. When God is for us, who can be against us? As Anthony preached, “Can the waves tell their master, ‘No, I will not move today?’ or the sun say to its creator, ‘No, I will not shine?’” So, we too, must obey our Master and Creator. He knows FAR more than we do and we place our lives in His hands.
I will say, we will be living in a very safe neighborhood with another IMB missionary family that has kids our kids’ ages! There is a yard (with grass!), a park, and Anthony’s office within walking distance. We will take on the same role of Logistic Coordinator, only there are more missionaries in Mexico, versus the Island of Hispanolia. We are looking at moving sometime around May, June or July next year. Please pray for our transition regarding: emotions, selling/buying ALL of our belongings, and keeping our focus here these next 6-8 months. I’m sure we will have more prayer requests regarding Mexico as the time nears.
So, you wonder how things are going here in the Dominican Republic? So far, very well. Anthony has still been discipling the young men from the church in Pedro Brand. These guys are hungry for the Word of God and those of you who provided us with ministry funds while we were home, well-you actually bought new study bibles, bible dictionaries, and some nice small tubs to keep them in (remember, it’s VERY humid here and humidity eats books!). We have also been able to share with some of the neighborhood kids. It has been such a blessing to hear our children share truths from God’s Word with other children. I have also been able to share some more with the maids in our apartment complex and I’m teaching a couple of them how to sew/repair clothing. Please remember to pray for the children and maids in our apartment complex that they will have a desire to hear and understand the Word of God.
As for the home front, all three of the older kids are in school full force now! In addition to our basic studies, we have added a new class for the girls…Home Economics! I am officially training my little ladies to be wives, mothers, seamstresses, cooks, and for a little added bonus, bow makers and violinists. (Granted, they do have an official violin teacher, but I’m thankful to be able to help them with their practices.) I think this is the most enjoyable year of schooling that we have had yet! Even little Jake is enjoying making some clothes for his Scruffy Puppy. I would like to take a moment to thank my mom and Jeana for teaching me to sew while we were home! Presently, schooling is going very well in all areas. Thank the Lord! Would you take a moment to praise God for helping us school/train our children? Please ask Him to continue to pour out His wisdom on Anthony and me.
My blog entry is getting too long. I would like to include one photo from our vacation. It was tough to decide which picture to include, but here it is. Our last prayer request is that God would use our family to bring glory to Himself. This is why we do what we do. It is why we are here. Thank you for your support and prayers! We have been blessed beyond measure.
"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." James 1:17
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