The last few weeks have been quite trying for our family. It seem just as I was writing about our missionary friends the Roods going through a spirtual battle, we were going to face some of our own. As much as we wanted to focus on preparing for Japan, God had in mind to set our heart straight in another matter.
I thank God today because he always lets me in on the secret it seems after a trial, when we've beared through it with faith. He's taught me that I had too much pride in thinking that having children is an easy thing for healthy active people like us. He reminded us that the gift of life is truly from God, each and every single life is a part of his sovereign plan.
We are very excited now that our trip to Japan is just 4 weeks away. We've had some very encouraging conversations with the Roods and are more and more comfortable with the role that we will play in Japan on this missions trip. Now it's down to more of the nitty gritty details... especailly concerning Eli. Although half of our worries are taken cared of already as the Roods have a stroller and portable crib ready for him. My body is now recovering, our spirits are high... please continue to pray for our hearts to stay humble, for the detail planning to get done, and for Calvin as he is trying to fininsh up his responsibilties at work before taking off.
