Greg and I have been praying about our, hopeful, mission to the Philippines. Our application is in and we have been contacted for a face-to-face interview. We are excited.
But there was this nagging...
I was wondering how I could nurture a newborn while at the clinic and classes and so was Greg. Then one day he said to me, "You know, I just don't think I can do the Philippines with an infant."
Wow. He said it. Out loud. Selfishly I immediately wanted to say "Sure you can!" but God pulled on me and I kept my mouth shut. I'm glad I did. After all, I couldn't do it either...
So, we contacted the director and told her our thoughts. We want to think healthy and realistically:
We still feel called to attend NewLife.
We are still praying that we are accepted.
We just have to wait a year.
So, we asked them if they would still be willing to proceed with our application with the understanding that we will go in 2011. They said yes. The process is still underway...
Aside from the new baby, we need to begin fundraising. This is a HUGE undertaking for a family of 6. We can't start until we know we are accepted. So we wait to learn if we are going.
The good thing is that we are not disheartened. We feel a great Peace and are comfortable where God is leading us.
It took Noah 120 years to build that ark. So I guess another year for us is nothing, right?
Keep us in your prayers. Please leave us a comment. We are very grateful that Newlife is extending this to us.
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Wow. I am glad your heart was open to the Lord's direction. I know this must be a disappointment to you right now. Thank you for having a servant's heart.
I love you.
~mom
AMEN!!
One of the many things I love about you guys...your desire to follow God in HIS timing...which is perfect and NEVER late. When it's put into the perspective of Noah, it doesn't seem too long, does it?
Still praying. Still supporting. Still loving you guys...even if from a little further away.
Oh my!
Isn't it amazing how God talks to us? It seems as if He said "Yes, my child, wait."
I'm thankful that you, as His child, are patiently waiting and trusting. Just like you pointed out about Noah, your life will be blessed because of it.
I remember it taking years for my sis and bro-in-law to go. Secretly I (sort of) hoped it would always just be one of those things they always talked about and never did. Selfish huh? My very loving and godly sis always reminded me (still does) that this life is pretty much a flash in the pan and we will have all of Eternity to be together. You get one more year to freely visit with friends and family here and for them to (secretly) hope you won't go, but still sorta want you to.
Conversely, I guess this works in the opposite too huh, when you have to wait longer to leave? Although I can imagine you are itching to get out there too.
I pray the Lord will send a wonderful blessing in the new little one that will get you through until the time you are called to GO!
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