A Wife and Mother's Thoughts...

So I have been trying to come up with something I wanted to write about, but I think I now know what the term "writers block" feels like. For someone who typically always has something to say this is a new feeling! 

I am not a worrier by nature. I understand worry, but for me, it has never been a struggle of mine. I am thankful for that. So the thought of a foreign country, or rare diseases or other dangers have not gotten me stirred up. Until today....

Today I have felt worry about some silly things and some very real things. I am already anxious for their return. So tonight I started to reread one of my favorite books, you know the one that you need to read every year just to have a gut check. After a few pages the Lord God gave me a few things to focus on.... 

1. God is a faithful, living God who goes with us where ever we go. 

     "The Lord is near" Philippians 4:5

2. He has good plans for us. 

     "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not harm you.                                    

      Plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

It reminded me that when we worry we are telling God that "he can't". So I will keep my eyes focused on Him, the author and perfecter of my faith, the God who is and was and forever will be, the God who has protected my every step thus far in life and will continue to do so.   

So in writing tonight I have Faith in what I hope for and I am certain of what I do not see. 

Please continue to pray for Jake and Tucker... For safe and timely travels, for Jake and Tucker to see Gods hand in all their preparations and activities, for the town of San Isidro to meet the one true and living God through this group of people, for protection of their physical bodies and spiritual bodies, and for all of us still here that we may remain in Him and Him in us. Also I will be praying for communication to be possible at least once during their trip.

Thank you to all of you who have helped make this trip possible, either by monetary donations or prayers and encouraging words. We are truly blessed people!

Katie