I Packed My First Suitcase!

I packed my first suitcase today! As I look around my house I see things that have to go in a box, things that have to go into a suitcase and the other stuff.... garage sale? garbage? why did I ever buy it???? I suggest every person move out of their house every 8 years and purge your life a little. This has been good and several times the question "will you really want this when you come home?" has come up. How do you keep that mindset?

We are doing well. Last week I asked Maggie how she was feeling about going and she said she was excited, YES! Today she and William are home sick. Hopefully it will pass quickly so they can enjoy their time with friends in the last 2 weeks.

I was reminded last night of how God has taken care of every detail, big or small, for us to be able to leave for Nicaragua. When didn't know who would rent our house furnished - He provided Ali, when we didn't know who would drive our cars - He provide the Smith's and Kappus', when didn't know where Bella would go - He provided the Edward's and Johnson's, and for Rosie the Mylie's. He has provided peace that surpasses all understanding, we haven't worried or been afraid. God has provided the finances. God has provided the friends. God has provided a home in Nicaragua and friends to prepare it for our arrival. God has provided a car. God has provided more than we have asked for or imagined! He is faithful.

Today I was reminded of John the Baptist (again) and how he prepared people to see Jesus, his life was about pointing others to the one true God. This is what He wants us to do. This is what I want my life to be, that when others look at my life they will look right past and see the one true God.

God bless you today and thank you for walking with us!

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