We are plugging right along over here. I think we are at about 5 weeks before we leave. I really can't even put my mind around it all. In some ways it doesn't even seem possible and I can't imagine living anywhere but my cozy home on Port Sheldon and living our normal comfortable life. Very soon every thing I know and my family knows will drastically change. Kevin and I often talk about if we are prepared for this. Its hard to fully prepare yourself for a move like we are about to make. We have prayed, thought about every different scenario, and we continue to just move forward in faith. We are excited, scared, nervous, peaceful, fearful, and joyful.
Kevin finished working a few weeks ago. We are sorting through our new normal. Its been nice to have him home but also different that what we are used too. Its been more of a change for him and in some ways its preparing him for life in a Haiti.
We traveled to Minnesota a few weeks ago. It was a great trip. We surprised the kids and took them to a hotel at the Wisconsin Dells. It was great to spend time just as a family. The weeks leading up to our trip where a bit stressful, it was good to just have fun together. We enjoyed our time spend with the Groen family and we were blessed by the many people that we met who are passionate about the work of COTP. We even had the opportunity to visit with dear friends in Iowa on the way back.
Thank you to all who purchased items off our "list." We feel so loved and blessed by all who love and support us. We were able to send down 40 some totes, mattresses, our trampoline, and some furniture. We really could not do this without all of you. We defiantly were feeling overwhelmed and God used so many of you to encourage us and to remind us that God is in control and He is has every detail. I wish I could list all the God moments, all the random acts of love that others have shown to us. Dear friends, God is good and so very faithful!! Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus to our family.
Our fundraiser at Crazy Horse was last week. Thank you to all who came out that night. It was so fun seeing so many of you. We were able to raise $2,040 that night. Amazing!!! Thank you to Crazy Horse for the love and being such a blessing to our family.
I don't talk much about our fundraising on our blog. But I do want to thank all of you who have given in some way to help us get to Haiti. We are completely humbled and blown away. When we started fundraising I thought there was no way that we could do it. Boy, was I wrong. God has shown over and over that He will provide and although we have not met our goal we never thought we would be were we are today. By God's goodness and love we are doing well and we are so thankful for all who have donated on our behalf. If you still would like to give or would like a copy of our support message please email me at 7mokmasinhaiti@gmail.com
As many of you know, we sold our house last week. Crazy!!! We put it on Craigslist and Zillow and within 2 hours we had 5 showings scheduled for the next day. The first couple that went through but a offer in the very next day. This is totally a God thing. He has shown over and over again that we are exactly where we need to be. He is defiantly paving the way for us to get to Haiti. The best thing is we don't even have to move twice! Praise the Lord!
Prayer request:
- Our kids: Although they are excited there is fear too. Pray that we will have the right words.
- Family: As the date of gets closes the sadness becomes real. Pray for their hearts as they prepare to send us off.
- Saying Goodbye is exhausting. We have several "last" that will be happening. It is tiring and good at the same time. Pray that we will do life well these last several weeks and that we lean on God to get through these hard days.
- Kevin and I as we try and learn Creole. Pray that God would work a miracle in our minds!!!! We have never learned a second language! We need all the help we can get.
- The Willis' family and the entire Grace House. They are going through some challenges right now. Please pray for them.
- For Kevin and I: That we will fix our eyes above. That when doubt and fear creep in we will remember the one who has called us to do His work. Pray that our communication remains strong and in the stressful moments we will lean on each other.
We are having 2 open houses coming up. One is on May 13, which is for our church family. The other is on May 15 at Noordeloos CRC from 6:30-8:00. Friends and family are all invited to come. We would love to see you all!
Blessings and love friends,
Sarah
Kevin finished working a few weeks ago. We are sorting through our new normal. Its been nice to have him home but also different that what we are used too. Its been more of a change for him and in some ways its preparing him for life in a Haiti.
We traveled to Minnesota a few weeks ago. It was a great trip. We surprised the kids and took them to a hotel at the Wisconsin Dells. It was great to spend time just as a family. The weeks leading up to our trip where a bit stressful, it was good to just have fun together. We enjoyed our time spend with the Groen family and we were blessed by the many people that we met who are passionate about the work of COTP. We even had the opportunity to visit with dear friends in Iowa on the way back.
Thank you to all who purchased items off our "list." We feel so loved and blessed by all who love and support us. We were able to send down 40 some totes, mattresses, our trampoline, and some furniture. We really could not do this without all of you. We defiantly were feeling overwhelmed and God used so many of you to encourage us and to remind us that God is in control and He is has every detail. I wish I could list all the God moments, all the random acts of love that others have shown to us. Dear friends, God is good and so very faithful!! Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus to our family.
Our fundraiser at Crazy Horse was last week. Thank you to all who came out that night. It was so fun seeing so many of you. We were able to raise $2,040 that night. Amazing!!! Thank you to Crazy Horse for the love and being such a blessing to our family.
I don't talk much about our fundraising on our blog. But I do want to thank all of you who have given in some way to help us get to Haiti. We are completely humbled and blown away. When we started fundraising I thought there was no way that we could do it. Boy, was I wrong. God has shown over and over that He will provide and although we have not met our goal we never thought we would be were we are today. By God's goodness and love we are doing well and we are so thankful for all who have donated on our behalf. If you still would like to give or would like a copy of our support message please email me at 7mokmasinhaiti@gmail.com
As many of you know, we sold our house last week. Crazy!!! We put it on Craigslist and Zillow and within 2 hours we had 5 showings scheduled for the next day. The first couple that went through but a offer in the very next day. This is totally a God thing. He has shown over and over again that we are exactly where we need to be. He is defiantly paving the way for us to get to Haiti. The best thing is we don't even have to move twice! Praise the Lord!
Prayer request:
- Our kids: Although they are excited there is fear too. Pray that we will have the right words.
- Family: As the date of gets closes the sadness becomes real. Pray for their hearts as they prepare to send us off.
- Saying Goodbye is exhausting. We have several "last" that will be happening. It is tiring and good at the same time. Pray that we will do life well these last several weeks and that we lean on God to get through these hard days.
- Kevin and I as we try and learn Creole. Pray that God would work a miracle in our minds!!!! We have never learned a second language! We need all the help we can get.
- The Willis' family and the entire Grace House. They are going through some challenges right now. Please pray for them.
- For Kevin and I: That we will fix our eyes above. That when doubt and fear creep in we will remember the one who has called us to do His work. Pray that our communication remains strong and in the stressful moments we will lean on each other.
We are having 2 open houses coming up. One is on May 13, which is for our church family. The other is on May 15 at Noordeloos CRC from 6:30-8:00. Friends and family are all invited to come. We would love to see you all!
Blessings and love friends,
Sarah
