the "house" when we bought it two years ago...
(after a few updates)
Well, this morning was a good AND tough morning. How do you say goodbye (or see you later because we know that many of you will gladly come and visit us...in the cold winter months :) ). The past 10 years we were a part of the ministry at MRC. Our roots ran deep, our branches spread out in various areas. As I was on the stage for the last time in a long time, I had images of students run through my head. Memories of trips, and retreats, and bus rides filled my mind. Flashes of conversations (both good and tough) played out in my mind. I soon found tears rolling down, knowing that I was indeed called to MRC 10 years ago, but we as a family find ourselves called out yet again. The sadness was truly in the temporary separation that will be placed. We love you all and will miss you all. We know of many stories that will happen, while we are away. God will move and shine in ways that make us sad to miss out on. Yet, we look forward to hear of those stories and SEE the goodness that will come forth.
We will update the blog as much as we can. We know that these first two days will be rather difficult to update, but as soon as the scouting team is set up, we will update. So here is the plan: Half the tribe is moving tomorrow with the older three kiddos staying in the States for one more week for Bible School. They will come down on the 9th with one of the Grandmas.
Once we get to Guatemala, we will try our best to settle into our apartment, make some beds, unpack some suitcases, go shopping for some groceries, and a few pots and pans. The rest of the staff from the states should get in around the 6th with the first team arriving on the 9th. A few days of rest and adjustment. Teaching the youngins to drink the correct kind of water, how to wash, what to touch and not touch, what rooms to stay out of and all the other guidelines and protocols to maintain a healthy living in Guatemala.
Are we scared? nope. Are we overwhelmed, naw, not really....that depends on the minute in terms of packing. Are we excited, we think so. The emotions are all over the place, but we are for certain that this calling is what God has for us for now. We will serve using the gifts that God has entrusted to us. We will try to be a blessing as much as we can. We thank you for your prayers!
Prayer list for this week:
^safe and good travels to the airport, through the airport/planes, and to the base
^all the luggage makes it through customs
^for the big three who remain in the states
^for rest (and healing)
^for a start at the gift of tongues (namely Spanish, as the gift of French will not do us too good in Guatemala.....and the gift of interpretation of Spanish).
As we ask for prayers here, we offer some things for you: Stories of God's work, devotions that speak to our hearts, a preview of writings, and a chance to look at life a little differently. Feel free to pass this on to friends that you feel might like to join us in this journey of life too!
Blessings,
Justin
PS- we are going to be posting some pics of the "house". Starting with what it looked like 2 years ago, what it looks like today, and what it will look like tomorrow.....
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