Taking off tonight...

Hi everyone--I'm officially shutting down the computer until we get to Lusaka in 40-some hours.  The kids are super-excited and I'm ready to go.  On your mark, get set.....GO!

See you soon!

5 days 'til take-off

The Lord gave me Joshua 1:9 to ponder today:

"Have I not commanded you?  Be strong and courageous.  Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

As I leave for Zambia with Micah and Holly in a few short days, this verse will be branded on my heart.  Even though Adam now resides in Heaven and will not be formally joining us in Africa, Jesus will be coming along.  What more can I ask for?

Lord, help me to stand firm in the strength and courage you have given me.

2 weeks away!

Yes, that's right, in a short 14 days we leave for Zambia for 3 months.  This week will mark the year anniversary that Adam went home to heaven to be with the Lord.  I have done what seems like 10 years worth of work in the last year, but the accident seems like it happened yesterday. The pain of grief is, at times, very great and threatens to pull me under.  But I can truly say that Jesus can and will meet our every need and through His strength will do the impossible.  Jesus will continue to heal our hearts.  Jesus will give us hope. Jesus will restore our joy.  In abundance!  Oh, I can't wait!!

Stay tuned.  I think the journey will start to get pretty interesting...