The other day as I was refilling the squeezable mayonnaise container I felt ‘normal’ … each morning I savor the delicacy of my seasonal Peppermint Mocha coffee creamer and feel ‘normal’ … snuggles from Adam, nap time books and our home school routine are all part of what makes me feel ‘normal’ … kisses from my hubby when he comes home from work makes me feel loved and … ‘normal’. While this move to Costa Rica is spinning in a whirlwind all around us, the peace of God in these quiet moments of routine allow me to feel … normal. Our Gracious Father, He’s taking care of what we need in His perfect time! Although these thoughts may not be awe inspiring … I trust it challenges you to call out to Jesus, who holds your moments and calms your raging seas in the chaos of normal daily lives!
Praise and Prayer … these are a week overdue and there’s a lot of them!
Praise - We have caretakers for our Akron residence! God allowed us both to walk through a unique situation leading us to each other in HIS divine time frame. I stand in awe of YOU Lord!
*Prayer - They need to be out of their house by 11/30 so we'll move to a 'to-be-determined' temporary place.
Praise - Our support went from 69% to approximately 88% (added up in our head) in less than two weeks. Thanks to the generous blessing of our Matching Fund! emm.org/donate
*Prayer - to have this completed by the time we move out of our house
Praise - Daryl’s shoulders have become lighter … we have a friend blessing us abundantly by doing our tax preparation
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Praise - Three more churches to share our story with
*Prayer - that we could share God’s heart with these congregations, not ‘our’ story
Praise - A Saturday morning alone for this tired Mama
*Prayer - to use our moments effectively as we pack up the house
Praise - Sacred time sharing precious tears with those closest to us
*Prayer - grace as we say “see ya later”
Praise - Celebrating another year of life for Joseph and Jedidiah
*Prayer - that they could sense God’s peace in this time of transition
Praise - Field trips with Pop-pop and Hannah, a much-needed break from ‘normal’ school
*Prayer - Proverbs 23:12 Apply your heart to instruction and your ears towards of knowledge.
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Praise - ½ price Home School Sky Zone hour with The kids
*Prayer - new friends in CR and comfort for the tender hearts we’re leaving behind
Praise - Girl time, laughter in abundance as we catch up on life … there’s never enough time
*Prayer - friends in Costa Rica who we can share intimately with
Praise - Meal swaps and a dear neighbor keeping us fed
*Prayer - adjusting to new foods AND not having the meal swap
Praise - Being surrounded by intercessors and a night to bathe this journey in prayer
*Prayer - For their Spirits would be sensitive to God’s voice on our behalf … He knows what we need before we even ask!
Praise - This I call to mind and therefore I have hope, because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” Lamentations 3:21-24
*Prayer - that we would not be consumed with anxious thoughts, fear and uncertainty
*Prayer - for Daryl and I to make precious moments alone a priority … stop thinking, stop planning, stop moving and just be together.
*Prayer - VidaNet, zoning meeting for the possible purchase of a permanent base.
For Sale - available end of November:
Good used washer and dryer $100.00 OBO
Toddler bed and mattress $10.00
We will be praying for you as you take this step of faith into the unknown with God. Wish we could have planned our last visit better to hear how God is leading you and to hear your vision. May the Lord give you joy in the moments He gives you with those you love and grace as you step forward to embrace those you are yet to know and love.
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