Many of you may not know that we have lived overseas in Central Asia for the past 12 years. In fact, we met overseas and lived in the States together just long enough to get through the process to get back to work in Central Asia. Our first three children were born overseas and think that our crazy lives are "normal."
We have called the city of Bisquick our home for the past four years. As we came back to the States to take care of Jonathan's needs, we knew that this could be the end of a wonderful chapter of our family life. Thankfully, we've had several months to think about this and do some grieving. How do you say "goodbye" to a place that is so dear?
We now know, with certainty, that we will not be going back to Bisquick. In fact, we know that God is "relocating" us to the States in order to best attend to Jonathan's needs. We have seen God do so many amazing things in our time in Bisquick, humbled by the privilege that He let us be a small part of drawing a people to Himself. We know, in our heads, that God will direct our steps and provide another place here where we can work for Him. However, that doesn't always make it easy for our hearts as we face a season of transition. We are expectant. The slate is blank before us, in a way that we experience but a few times in life.
As our family grieves and looks ahead and seeks to trust Him as we wait for His provision--with work, a place to live, and countless other details--please continue to pray for us. Whatever He does, it will be good! So, we pray and wait. Meanwhile, we continue to take care of our children, love them, teach them to trust God in ALL things. Jonathan's journey is also our journey because God has called us to this road and will reestablish our steps in a new place.
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