Thursday, March 7, 2019

We're getting close!

Hello family and friends!

   Like the title says, we are getting very close to our move to Dominican Republic! I just wanted to post a quick update to let you know what's going on with our family.

   We have been busy, busy since the last blog post I wrote. I tried to write something every month or two, but again, that got overtaken with travels, meetings, and homeschool. And it's now been 6 months!😲God has blessed each and every meeting and we have seen Him work greatly. Since my last post in August, we have been to many of the states we've visited before and have added a couple new ones. God has increased our financial support to well over 90% with all of the churches that have committed, and we're hoping to have an update in our upcoming newsletter. God has added many to our prayer and encouragement support as well and what a blessing that is!  We are so very thankful for our new partners in the ministry!

   Just 2 days ago, Joshua was able to purchase his tickets to travel to DR! He will be in Santo Domingo for a week in April and his main objective will be to secure a rental house for us. Our good friend, that went with him last June, will accompany him again this trip. He speaks fluent Spanish and is able to help in all of the details. We are so thankful for this friend, as well as Pastor Gabriel Vera, who are a great help to us! Please pray that God will provide the right home for us to move into, and that Joshua and our friend will be safe while traveling!

   We're so excited about what God is doing! We are looking forward to moving very soon and beginning our life in the DR. We have meetings throughout March and a couple in April, and then we will be full steam ahead in packing and moving preparations.

  We were able to go to Louisiana for a meeting last week, (my birthplace, and a new state for us on deputation) and spend time with my grandmother and aunts while there. It was wonderful to be back in Mama's house and drive alongside the bayou! This week we are enjoying a few days with my family and our sending church in FL! We head off on Saturday for a month fully packed with meetings. All the way up to Virginia and Maryland, and then back down to Georgia and Florida.

   We can't say thank you enough to all of our family and friends who support us financially, with prayers, and with notes of encouragement! We love ya'll!