Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Bittersweet
Tonight my sister-in-law Amanda, bro-in-law Jay, nieces Anna and Liyla, and nephew Justice (and one nephew on the way) will fly out from Oklahoma with their final destination being the country of Nepal. Jay was offered a job there and he and Amanda have long wanted to go back to Nepal after a few extended trips they took there in college. They are confident that God is directing them there and I am, too, after seeing how circumstances are working out before them to get them there and seeing their own confidence and hope and willingness to give up almost every material thing they own to go and do this. We look forward to hearing of their many adventures and pray God would use them powerfully across the world. I say bittersweet because we are sure going to miss seeing them! Even living in the DC area far away from the heartland these past 12 months, we were able to see them three different times, so there will be noticeable change. Love to you all, we look forward to Skyping from your new home!
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Thank for that sweet post. We made it, but are in desperate need of rest - especially me since I haven't really slept since we arrived. We are so thankful for you all and appreciate your prayers and concern.
ReplyDeleteI agree with this post, Laura! It's both so exciting and clear that it's of the Lord, but also sad that they'll be far away. Their example of hope and faith in God is so encouraging and I pray that as their family here we can say true things about the worth of Christ in the way we have said/continue to say goodbye to them.
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