June 4 is very quickly coming and we are not just talking about moving to Haiti, we are starring it straight in the face. I don't really have much to say other than this stage is difficult. Saying goodbye is hard. I don't really like it and I really don't like when I can see my kids and family hurting. There is much that needs to be done, details to take care of, people to see, things to do and stuff to pack. Every day brings about different emotions. We can feel completely confident and ready one day and then the next we want to run the other way. The life we have grown to love, the family we love deeply, the friends, the church family, the normal things we do as a family, summer camping, beach nights with dear friends, school, Kevin's job, all the things that have made us feel safe and comfortable are very soon going to change and be drastically different. I would be a liar if I told you we weren't afraid.
But one thing that I am confident in is that my God loves me and He loves my family. He has clearly called us to serve in Haiti. He has made a way for us to get there. He has shown His faithfulness over and over again to our family. He is with us when life is going just great and He is with us in our fears and life isn't want we wanted. We daily need to adjust our vision. We daily need to take our eyes of ourselves and place them on God and His promises to never leave us. God wants us to be uncomfortable because its in that when we need Him the most. This world is not going to give us true peace and joy, only complete dependence in Him.
The verses below are read daily or even multiple times a time.
" The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you, he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged. " Det. 31:6
" Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders." Det. 33:12
" So do not fear, for I am with you: do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10
Please pray for our family these last few weeks in Michigan. Please also pray for us and we soon will be transition into our life in Haiti. It's not gong to be easy and it will present us with a whole new set of challenges. Pray that through it all we will keep our eyes fixed on God cling to His word and promises. Pray to that through it all that God receives the glory. It is certainly not about us, but the work God is doing through us.
Enjoy some pictures of the fun we have been having the last few weeks
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| I love all my turkey hunters! |
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| Dandelion Festival fun with friends! |
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| Megan and her favorite cousin Eva |
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| Ready for the Dandelion Parade |
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| Kayaking in our pond! |
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| Kevin going through all his business papers that he has accumulated over the years. Very bittersweet! |
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| Picture with Grandpa before the Tulip Time parade. |
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| Brotherly love |
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| Never a dull moment when the Mokma's are around. Fun night with our friends! |
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| S'more time! |
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| What a bunch of crazy kids |
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| Birthday celebrations for Braden, Keagan and Hannah with the Grandpa and Grandma. |
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| Frog hunting with the boy's best buddy Lukas |
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| Megan's field trip to Lansing |
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| Beach night! Love these kids! |
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