Tuesday, November 23, 2010

wow

As Sarah and I were sitting on our porch last night I asked her does it seem real yet? After a long list of all the "problems" of being here she said yes it's real. I thought that funny because that is not at all what I was thinking, I was sitting there in pure awe of the things the Lord has done in our lives over the last few years. To me that is unreal. What a glorious God we serve that would call us out of darkness and into this life. Who could have imagined we would end up in another country serving such a God? Not in my wildest dreams! Is it real we are not in the comfort of America? Absolutely! Can I believe it not yet. All is going very well, we are definitely getting settled into our home and what a blessing it is to be on our own. It is nice to be able to walk out the back door to use the restroom (that is actually where it is) or to stand in the restroom and pour cold water on ourselves to shower. I say that kinda being funny but really we are so blessed to have our own place. School is going well, I have I think five classes right now, the rest of the time I am traveling to teach or accompany Pastor Angel while he teaches. Monday night English study through James started last week and everyone is either very graceful or they enjoyed it, I hope for the latter. We are putting a Thanksgiving dinner together for us and the rest of the Americans, currently there are three others. Sarah is very excited by this and just having something to do is a blessing. Kids are all fine and will be starting school again in the next few days, it has been very hard out of suitcases and disorganized bu we have a classroom set up and that will be on its way. Praise the Lord. Thanks for all the prayers and support. God Bless

7 comments:

  1. So good to hear from you! It is such a blessing to us to hear how excited you are to be doing all of the wonderful things you do to touch share with the people there. And that you count every single thing as a blessing! Glad to hear you are all adjusting-especially the kids. We love you and miss you guys and pray for you continuously. Bugby sends sloppy, wet kisses! Lisa L.

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  2. ...Well, finally I'm on your blog.....good to hear you are all doing well and what a blessing it is that God sent you to my Country...miss you all, hopefully hear from you soon and if you have time send some pictures. I'm excited to see where is this place...and how it looks out there.... God bless.......LOVE IN CHRIST....nonette.......

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  3. ....Oh!!!! how was the visit to the market?

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  4. ...Lord, we ask for guidance and direction for Joe and Sarah's ministry in the Philippines.....keep them away from temptation and keep them safe, as you keep your angels around them as well as the kids...use them mightily for your Glory and may those around them see Jesus in them....

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  5. .......A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR AND A BLESSED ONE.....GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND PRAYING FOR YOU....... ;OP .........

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  6. .........HOW'S SARAH DOING.........SHE GETTING BETTER? .......PRAYING FOR YOU ALL........GOD BLESS....Nonette...

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  7. ....SARAH, HAPPY TO HEAR YOU'RE DOING WELL............GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL SAFE....GOD PROTECT YOU FROM ANY SICKNESS......NONETTE

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