Recently Beth and I looked through our photos and came across a picture of us packing for Quito in January 2007. While reflecting on these last 12 years, we were reminded of the countless hellos and goodbyes that make up life in our cross-cultural and transient community. We agree with Job when he declared, “The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away. Praise the name of the Lord!”
This coming fall, we will enter a new phase of hellos and goodbyes, of surrendering and receiving. In August, we plan to begin a “home ministry assignment” (furlough) year in Wheaton, Illinois. We look forward to reconnecting with our family and friends, who have supported us in so many ways over the years. The kids will experience public school for the first time, while Beth and I find time for reflection, support-raising and professional development.
Over the years, we have found that when the Lord wants to give us something new, he often takes away something dear. We will miss our life and friends in Quito, but we are confident that God's plan will ultimately move us to "praise the name of the Lord!" Please pray for us as we prepare for the coming year away and plan details for our return to Quito in fall of 2020.
Over the years, we have found that when the Lord wants to give us something new, he often takes away something dear. We will miss our life and friends in Quito, but we are confident that God's plan will ultimately move us to "praise the name of the Lord!" Please pray for us as we prepare for the coming year away and plan details for our return to Quito in fall of 2020.
