So in the past 6 weeks, two families from our orientation class have moved overseas to their respective fields of work with GEM. I'm thrilled for them, but it makes us long all the more for that day when it will be us.
Of course, as most of you who read this know, part of our delay in getting to the field full-time is out of deference to our daughter Molly, as she has only finished her first year at university and, while getting closer all the time, isn't quite ready for us to move overseas.
We are also still in the midst of raising the funds that we need to live on while we're there and to cover all of the costs associated with the move. We have this feeling that the pledges of support will be there at the same time that Molly is ready. So far, God's timing has been perfect, although not exactly what we had planned. He sees it all, beginning and end, and knows what's best for us.
But the one really cool thing is the fact that He has made it possible for us to be in Ireland several times during the year and begin our work. In fact, this method will make our transition to life overseas much easier, as the groundwork is being laid and relationships are being formed. Now, when we do move, we'll just pick up what we've started in our work and won't have to worry about that while we're trying to acclimate ourselves to a new culture and way of life.
The truth of the matter, however, looks us squarely in the face. The sooner we have the money, the sooner we will be moving. So now it's just a matter of connecting with those who are supposed to be supporting us financially on a monthly basis and having them begin their giving. It's simple -- just not that easy. God knows who they are and it's our job to find out.
So we haven't really been left behind by our colleagues. God's plan for them was a little different than for us.
We'll get there soon enough.
1 comment:
Aww...your honesty is touching. Remember too how many people are praying for you guys, all three of you. We're all right there too, waiting with you, to see what God's doing, how & when He's moving and providing.
More than that though - everything the Lord has you doing here stateside during the waiting will not be wasted either. Meaning, like you said, yes He's using the interim trips to start your ministry there, BUT He'll also use whatever you're doing here in the meantime too. You're left here with a purpose, not left behind :o)
I know you know that, but I hope that makes any tedium you may feel at times not so tedius at all!
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