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Friday, November 18, 2005
WE HAVE OUR VISA! We received it yesterday in the mail. My dad is ecstatic. Our estimated time of departure is January 9th. My dad wishes it could be sooner, while the rest of us are relieved that we will most likely get to stay for Christmas. And for Maria and me, that means Winter Conference!! It's not written in stone yet, but it looks like that's what we're leaning towards. Obviously, only God knows what our final plans will be. The semi-strange thing is, I am incredibly excited, as well! It just seems kind of unexpected because when we first considered going, I didn't handle it very well ~ Those of you who were at ECHO saw my tears. But I've been praying that God would give me a different perspective on the whole thing, and He really has. I've come to realize a number of things: *It's only for two years (most likely). *This is an amazing oppertunity. *This looks to be God's will for my family and me right now. *I can hardly wait to meet the people there! *I can trust God. Completely and sincerly. As I look forward to it, I am trying to also get the perspective that my mom has ~ it's going to be a TON of work to move! Right now, we are praying that God will provide a buyer for our house (which we trust He will...in His perfect time and way). We're also praying for wisdom concerning if/when we should have an auction and sell most of our things. Just looking around, I'm beginning to comprehend just how much stuff we have! Pray that we'll have the self-control to get rid of most of it. Now, moving on to other subjects... I've been really spoiled lately. I've gotten to do fun things the past several weekends. Two weeks ago, I went to Flo Faris's house in Lafayette. I got to spend the night Sunday night and the spent all day Monday with her. First we went to her classes at Ivy Tech, then we spend the rest of the afternoon at the Saunders's. I love spending time with both Flo and the Saunders! That Monday night, my family came to Lafayette to have dinner with the Harts. They are from Australia and are living in the Lafayette RP church for 9 months. Graeme Hart is doing his internship there for seminary (something like that...). They are a wonderful family and we had a great time with them. Last weekend, I got to go to the Pulliams from Friday till Sunday. Anna and I had a blast talking, listening to Odysseys, shopping, watching movies, eating pizza, talking some more, arguing with David, taking tons of pictures, and going to her concert. There are some pictures on my Xanga if you want to see them. This coming weekend, Maria and I are first having Ruth and Ellie over to spend the night Friday night, then we are going to Lafayette (again!) and spending the night Saturday night there. I am so excited! I love doing things with friends (who doesn't!?). Have a wonderful, blessed weekend, all! Quotes of the post: David (to Anna and me): I'm skinnier than both of you combined! Me: Nuh-uh! *pause* Oh wait... yeah you are. Anna: Mom, we feel really sick (talking about me and herself). We aren't even eating the cookies we made. Mrs. Pulliam: Wow...that must be serious! Verse of the post: "We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed—always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body." --2 Corinthians 4:8-10 -->Carrianne mentioned this verse last night during prayer meeting concerning the people in Sudan and the team going there. You could keep the RP missions team in your prayers ~ Especially Heather Huizing and the Wards. Song of the post: "I Will Be Here" --Steven Curtis Chapman Charity | 3:45 am Comments-[ comments.] |
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