Friday, April 4, 2008

Exciting News!!!!

For many years Tim and I have felt the Lord calling us to full time mission service. To be honest I have spent a lot of time explaining to God why I did not think this was a good option for my family. :) Throughout the past year, God has patiently answered every request that we laid before Him regarding this decision. He has gently led our hearts to this place of obedience. He has taught us so much about the peace that only comes when we are completely obedient to His plan and not set on ours.

We have been working with the International Mission Board and have accepted an assignment with them that will take us to the country of Panama. This is an exciting time for our family, yet one filled with many unknowns. We will leave Thomasville in October and spend 8 weeks at a training facility in Virginia. In January, we will head to Costa Rica where we will be in language school for 1 year. At the end of our language school learning we will move and begin our specific assignment in Panama.

I am looking forward to using this blog to update and share with you the many changes that will take place for our family so check back often!



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9 comments:

Angie said...

WOW!!! I am in shock but also VERY excited for your family. I actually thought I was going to read that you were pregnant! Boy, was I wrong!! There is a great deal of peace that comes with being completely in His will. I will begin praying for you and your family now and continue as you travel to Panama.
I am so happy that you have started a blog where I can keep up with all of your happenings and so I will know exactly what I need to be praying for. May God keep you and your precious family in the sweet palm of His hand as you transition to your new ministry.

Rhonda said...

What an amazing opportunity you have been working towards. What a gift to your family to teach them about the rest of the world. I look forward to reading your blog entries and learning with you.

Ursula Page said...

That is so exciting and I know that it will be fulfilling to carry out God's plan for your lives and be a wonderful witness for him in Panama. I will pray for your family!

JT said...

YAY! Keep 'em coming!!!!!

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The Trendy Mommy said...

Hope you don't mind me commenting on you blog - just happend to click on it from my site b/c one of my new customers said they liked something that I did on your site...but anyways!! Congratulations on your decision to follow the Lord and his calling for your lives! My husband and I have also struggled with this same thing and I definitely commend you for this amazing undertaking and will pray for God to work through you and your family for the betterment of his kingdom.

prechrswife said...

Wow! I'm with Angie on this one. I was expecting a new addition to the family, although my guess was adopting again. :-) This is wonderfully amazing news, and I can't wait to see how God blesses all of you and the people of Panama through your experience. Praying for you!

Jami Butler said...

You know already how we feel - both pride in your faithfulness, and sadness that we will not see you on a regular basis. But I am exceedingly glad that we can keep in touch throught this blog. You know that all of your family will be a constant theme in our thoughts and prayers.

pat gillen said...

How awesome! I'm thrilled for you guys!!