Introduction
As the next two years begin for us in Asia, we are going to do our best to send a weekly update recapping what has happened in a week’s time as well as what we see for the week to come. With this, we hope to get even more pr requests out and more pr's answered for His kingdom. Don't worry, we will still be doing a big monthly update on our website.
We've titled the weekly updates, "The Simple Life," because His story began with the simple statement that in the beginning of time and space, He was already there. Then the Son came and His love ran red, and He sent us a beautiful gift that helps make it all possible for us to do what He said… to GO. "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Father, "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." Rev. 1:8
The Son Himself described the C-tian way as hard, "Take up your Cross". He also described it as easy, "My yoke is easy and My burden light." He means both. While being stateside, we were able to rest in Him and look back on the past two years. The one word that kept coming out when we shared what He has done and how this life looks was the word SIMPLE; because simply, He is always with us.
In Him,
C & B
P.S. This weekly update includes our "Thanks" and "Week 1", so we apologize for the length.
Thank You All So Much
There is so much we would like to say to all those that played a part in our lives while in Texas, Oklahoma, and Colorado; and that is a BIG THANKS!!!
Thank you to everyone who made us laugh, gave us a ring, filled our stomachs, let us borrow a car, gave us shots and medicine, encouraged us, held our hands, pr'd for and with us, stayed up late with us, squeezed our bodies way too tight, gave us a roof to stay dry, wrote us letters, taught us, texted us, became new friends, and most importantly listened to HIS stories.
To those who did not get to see us or hear all the amazing things the Father is doing in Asia, we are saddened that we did not get to see you and share with you HIS stories. We love you all, and are placing you at the top of our list for the next return; and yes, we are already making that list.
We've Made It Back to Asia!!! - Week 1
After spending a few days in our capital to get adjusted, have meetings, and do a little grocery shopping, we finally made it to our home. For those who have yet heard what we came home to, it was just shy of a nightmare at first glance; however, after a night’s rest, we began to see how it was not really all that bad. Seeing our friends the next day really made it all go away.
Our first week back was really packed and brought so much joy. Here are a few things that happened:
- We cleaned our entire house - no more roaches, extra beds, wet towels, or mosquitoes
- Unpacked our items from storage - thanks to the help of a great student, our new teammate, and a moped
- Made a new drink with Mama Li - pineapple & coconut milk
- Celebrated Becky's birthday
- Becky started teaching
- Visited the orphanage - we heard one of our friends, who always had on a smile and was decked out in camo passed away while we were stateside
- Took some students spelunking (caving) and climbing
- Had many wonderful meals, meetings, and laughs with students
- Been given so many loving hugs from Auntie
We are thankful for everyone who continues to pr for us and His work. Here are some answered pr's:
- We made it back safely with all of our luggage
- We unpacked successfully and are back in our ORIGINAL HOUSE.
As for this coming week, here is our agenda and PR Requests:
- We are starting our English corner again
- We are preparing material for our Sisters - training starts back next month
- Chris is starting to assess the impact of translation for one of our minority groups
- Finding a day to rest for both of us - Date Night
- Pr Request: Chris is looking for a new language teacher because his old teacher moved
- Pr Request: Becky got real sick this past weekend and needs strength
