Our days are quite routine, just like routine days for most of you in the States. You get up, go to work, come home, relax and on weekends there are chores, church and occasional activities. There are Bible Studies and gatherings and opportunities to do such things as going for walks. These are all good and important things but in a sense, not much new to report for now.
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| Grace at playgroup |
We are still doing quite well. God has blessed us with content hearts and fulfilling work. He continues to affirm the call here for which we are grateful. We feel supported by you back home. We are serving with glad hearts and experience His presence in rich ways here. We praise God for His goodness in this place and in our lives.
Some news on our upcoming visit to the States....Ron and I will be coming home around mid February for the birth of our grandson due early March. We hope to stay in Michigan for around 5-6 weeks to spend time with that new little one, our kids and our other grandson. We look forward to time with family and friends very much. Grace will be coming to Michigan also but staying during the months of May and June to visit the new baby, family and friends and attend 2 weddings of her close friends.
This opportunity to go back home will be a wonderful time to see family, friends and reconnect and continue bonds with our kids and grandkids. But it will also be a time for us to reflect and explore what God might have in store for us after our 2 year commitment at Beautiful Gate. Yes, we already need to be thinking about that! There is a possibility of extending our time here but if God has a call somewhere else we will need enough time to find replacements and do some training before we go back home.
So, this is a small update on our lives. I hope to have something really exciting next time! :)
Thank you friends and family for your continued prayers and support. We really feel blessed by them.
With gratitude and love,
Karen
Psalm 100:2 "Serve the Lord with gladness, come before His presence with singing.."
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| So much color and joy on the playground |
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| This little guy kept falling on purpose and thought it was so funny! |
Thank you so much for the update Karen, I always enjoy reading and re-reading them! I had been thinking you were due to write a new one. Be blessed by your life and the opportunities God gives you in Lesotho. Think of how quickly the time has gone by. You may feel as if you are falling into routine, but I can tell you that not many things will bring you more joy than the children at Beautiful Gate. I look forward to seeing all three of you when you visit! And am even more excited to bring with me to Africa to spend time with all of you! All my love! Heidi
ReplyDeleteHello Heidi, thanks for your response, I appreciate your encouragement! I will send you an email soon!
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Thanks for sharing your update. Praying for you all as you seek God's wisdom about what He has for you next, and for the grandson/nephew you are all excited to meet in March!
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