Well, the answer has come!
NO!!
After 10 months & 4 attempts the CIC have held their ground to keeping Foreign Workers to a minimum. We had set out 4 various circumstances to use as indicators of God's will for us and these have played out to lead us to return to America. So let the planning begin!
Trying to get housing in a different state, with no job is proving to be difficult. We may just have to put everything in storage and stay with family a few weeks to get settled. OR God will answer prayer and prepare a place for us to land. We continue to pray for the latter!
Telling this news has been rough. Our Church family is very sad but understandable. Our camp family is really sad but understandable. Our family family is quite happy for our return. We really have been blessed during our time here. Much love & growth has occurred and we don't regret coming here at all. It's a wonderful journey we're on and God has asked us to do some amazing things while we were here; teaching, leading, speaking engagements, mentoring, encouraging, listening, exploring, and serving to others.
Our plan at the moment is to travel back to the Southwest region. With Holly's love of art and my passion for the out-of-doors, the Southwest has both of these interests in abundance. And beautiful scenery too. With the skills God has given me in building and carpentry I know that employment should be available.
In other news: Holly took a 3 day art workshop and had an amazing time. She feels that she learned enough to keep her busy for at least a year! My Deer hunting season ended on Oct 21st. My second time in the woods, on a drizzly afternoon, proved successful as I arrowed a 8 point Whitetail, stopping him in his tracks. My first deer in 3 years. Then on the next 2 Mondays Tess & I went Pheasant hunting and got a total of 5 birds. She really enjoyed the time afield as did I. The Alpha Course I've been teaching concluded just last night. With 12+ people each week, we helped 6 newer Christians learn about the faith and the Love of Jesus. Rewarding indeed.
That's all for now. Please pray for us as we plan, pack and prepare to exit this country.
kNO Jesus, kNOw peace!!!!
