It's been a while! But, non the less - here is a post.
Mike and I have talked about getting involved in missions pretty much since we've been together. It's always been there as a thought, desire and a "some day". My heart was captured when I was 9 yrs old while in the heart of Africa. Those days there changed my life in a way I don't quite understand but I do know that since then my heart has been to be involved some way, some how in missions/ ministry.
Mike has had a heart to do the same since I've known him. So, we have talked and played with the idea several times.
We have wanted nothing more than to be in the centre of God's will and timing. It has been 14 years since I have done any sort of missions. I can't believe it's already been that long! My own intentions were to finish nursing school, pay off my debts quickly and get back into missions. That hasn't happened. One thing leads to another and the debt is still there! Along with 3 kids whom I absolutely adore.
So, now we are living in a house we own. I have a wonderful job that I love more now than ever. Mike has built a successful business and seems to be booming this year. Our 1st child is thriving in school and making lots of great friends. Our 2nd child is about to start school - she can't wait. Our little man is exciting to watch grow as he's now just started walking everywhere. And we have our Lacey dog who we all love...even though she drives me up the wall at times. This is our life. It has become pretty comfortable to me at last...this year. I could possibly picture myself living here for a while longer. Raising our kids in this small town which I've also grown to love. It feels safe for the kids. We're just getting to know people and finding our place here. We even started looking at other houses in the area for sale that are a bit bigger - thinking that will bring us more happiness. "One more bedroom would be great...oh, and a hottub/pool would be perfect".
This time it was Mike coming to me - "Let's do it", he came home saying after another great job had booked in for the season. From that point on it was, "no, we should stay...yes,we should go..." Etc. Finding reasons it would be better for us to stay for a while longer. Then one day we decided to go garage saling with a "No, we're staying" mantality and came upon some friends' place that were selling tons of their things along with their house. So, we got talking about their plans. They shared that they were moving to Calgary and that it was a rather random decision/place but they felt they needed change. After that conversation our decision changed from that particular day of being "no, we should stay" to a Solid, "We have to go". It became a burning "YES" for us. If they could do it, we HAVE to do it.
So, since then we have spent a lot of time looking at our options and possibilities of where/what we are going to do.
We have decided on Kona, Hawaii as our starting point. This is where YWAM has their main base and University of the Nations. We are in the process of filling out application forms for ourselves and the kids to do a DTS (Descipleship Training School). We are SO excited for the adventures and challenges that God has for us.
We have been getting our house ready to sell. Getting new carpet installed, putting some fresh paint on the walls, touching up this and that. Meanwhile, we are talking to a realtor whosays she has a buyer for our house. That's crazy! We've tried to sell our house in the past and it just hasn't worked out and now we might even have a buyer before we put a sign up in the front yard?! This I will keep you posted about!
And Mike has a buyer for his business! I'm in Awe.
Once these things fall into place firmly, I will know beyond a shadow of a doubt that this is God's hand moving in our lives. Providing. Making a way. Helping us move forward in His will and timing.
