Well, this is definately the home-stretch! We returned from our 5 day trip in Austin, TX, after meeting with the American staff that will be serving in the D.R. along side of us. We also spent a great deal of time with Sharla and Chuck who are behind the whole organization! It was wonderful to get to know the staff and we are excited about the team that the Lord has orchestrated.
So, where are we? We have about 15-16 days left before we head to Colorado for MTI (Missionary Training Institute). We will be there for about 3 weeks and then on our way to the Dominican Republic, we will have a long lay over in RDU of about 3 days in which we will pick up our 12 suitcases or so! So we are in the midst of chaos, needless to say! We are trying to pack, store, and sell many things still. Five busy kiddos slows the pace down a bit.
God has been faithful in many ways. We are coming along in our monthly support. It is amazing to watch Jehovah Jirah bring in the full start up costs in just a few short months, and at over half our monthly support. We still need more monthly partners and our house to sell... but He will provide. It may not be in the form that we think, but we clearly see His Hand in this. It was very encouraging to hear the story of a family that was wanting to partner with us monthly and how the Lord provided for them to be able to partner with our family! He is even faithful to encourage us when Satan is throwing thoughts into our minds.
Pray for our family as these next few weeks are bitter-sweet. We are so excited to get to the D.R., and we are also having emotions of leaving such close family and friends. We are also having to take time to minister to our children as we have seen the emotions of moving in our 3 oldest. It has been an awesome opportunity to teach and share with the children that trials are not fun, but serving Jesus can be! I had the opportunity to hear the view of a 6 year old getting ready to move to another country and culture, her fears, her concerns and feelings. It was neat to share scripture with her and see her tears fade and her child-like faith grow. He is faithful!
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ReplyDeleteJen and the "Menold Clan",
ReplyDeleteI will be praying for you all every day. I know how difficult it is to move. I just just got married last Saturday & moved out of state, but moving a whole family to another country is an overwhelming thought. I know it will all work out for you because God is pleased with your servents hearts and He will give you strength and wisdom through this transition. I love hearing how the Lord is working in your kids lives too. How encouraging as a parent. I look forward to hearing more:-) God Bless you all as you move forward in this journey.
Love & Prayers, Dary