Mid-May of last year was a time of great emotion, reminiscent of high
school or college commencement; we stood at a defining moment
made up of an end as well as a beginning. We were leaving the predictability of life as we had known it in the Upstate to begin
full-time travel, preparing for full-time ministry in Uruguay. Originally, our goal
was to be in Uruguay
In mid-May of this year, we were preparing to fly toUruguay Uruguay
Year One was undoubtedly filled with “stretching” and learning opportunities. Our experiences have been – for the most part! – encouraging and enjoyable. I say “for the most part” because traveling with a four-year-old (now five) and newborn (now one) has certainly provided an array of often unexpected challenges. We continually find our Good Shepherd to be faithful for each step of the way; He is blessing us and providing our every need. His people have been very good to us, and we have enjoyed reconnecting with friends as well as forming new friendships with like-minded brothers and sisters who now pray specifically for us and for the ministry in Uruguay.
Our most recent travels took us from SC through the Mid-West to churches in CO, UT, ID, Alberta, and back through MT, UT, CO, and IA. After that last week of thirty hours in the car, we’re especially thankful for God’s grace and protection. And we’re content to be “sojourning” in South Carolina once again!
(I do plan to post pictures of our trip – as time and the demands of getting resettled allow!)
As we continue this stage of our ministry, we recognize more than ever our need for God’s grace. Each day on the road offers new challenges, new opportunities for growth, and new mercies – all from the hand of our perfect and loving Shepherd. We’re thankful for His promises!
Will you pray for us?
In mid-May of this year, we were preparing to fly to
Year One was undoubtedly filled with “stretching” and learning opportunities. Our experiences have been – for the most part! – encouraging and enjoyable. I say “for the most part” because traveling with a four-year-old (now five) and newborn (now one) has certainly provided an array of often unexpected challenges. We continually find our Good Shepherd to be faithful for each step of the way; He is blessing us and providing our every need. His people have been very good to us, and we have enjoyed reconnecting with friends as well as forming new friendships with like-minded brothers and sisters who now pray specifically for us and for the ministry in Uruguay.
Our most recent travels took us from SC through the Mid-West to churches in CO, UT, ID, Alberta, and back through MT, UT, CO, and IA. After that last week of thirty hours in the car, we’re especially thankful for God’s grace and protection. And we’re content to be “sojourning” in South Carolina once again!
Elizabeth gets excited about real-life geography lessons!
(I do plan to post pictures of our trip – as time and the demands of getting resettled allow!)
As we continue this stage of our ministry, we recognize more than ever our need for God’s grace. Each day on the road offers new challenges, new opportunities for growth, and new mercies – all from the hand of our perfect and loving Shepherd. We’re thankful for His promises!
Will you pray for us?
Is this map going to include other trips too, such as to Alaska?
ReplyDeleteThis "geography lesson" was specifically for this fall's trip. But we do need to make another map to include ALL states and provinces visited so far... :o)
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