Hello again! Sorry for the long
time between posts. I am ½ way through with my last grad school class for this
semester so I hopefully my posts will become more regular after that!
There has been a lot going on
that I cannot discuss just yet, but the Lord has answered several prayers. I am
now at a place where the future is a lot closer than I realize and some very serious
and life changing choices must be made. The same with Jonathan as well.
Ministry is still our mine focus but we cannot dedicate as much time as we want
or need too and we are seeking ways to resolve this. We have bills to pay and
family to feed so we have to work, but the jobs that pay what is needed to live,
are very demanding of our time. It leaves us in a difficult place so prayers
for wisdom would be appreciated.
On the same note, I am
considering trying to get some more medical training. I am only first aid
certified, but have knowledge for other injuries thanks to my parents….and my
brothers. There is a great need for medical here. In the last month there have
been 3 different significant injuries I have witnessed and 2 of which I helped
with. There were several others that I did not get up close with due to people
already being there, but it has caused me to start assembling a large, heavily
stocked first aid kit to keep in the car(s). I cannot take medical classes here
due to my Spanish still not being very good, but once grad school stops I am
hoping to find some videos or books or something. I am being drawn back to my
original dream of being a nurse. I know I cannot ever be one, but at least some
basic EMT training would be beneficial here. Especially out at the rural church
we are temporarily caring for. The sanitation is bad, medical supplies and care
limited at best, and no money for people that do need the local
hospital/clinic. It is a difficult mental place to be, wanting to help but
having limited supplies and knowledge. So please pray the Lord gives me wisdom
about how to gain more medical knowledge, with the little time and money we
have.
Jonathan is keeping very busy.
Between his teaching, husband/father responsibilities and ministry duties, he
hardly has any time to sleep. I have also had a flare up medically this week
and has had to pull a lot of extra weight as a result. Poor guy is running on
empty. Please pray for him.
We did get our inverter fixed so
we can at least have lights and fans 24/7. None of the appliances run on the
inverter, but I can work around that. It is just nice to have 24/7 light and
fans! We have our normal issues with cars and car repairs, but both are running
for now so Praise the Lord for that! One car is for ministry either us or
others and then we have our personal car that is used when needed.
We fixed our inverter because
over the Easter break we moved. We plan on returning to Isabelita, but the mold
and mildew was causing health issues with Amos and me. Plus, we just needed
more space. We moved to the north side of town, and live in a 3 bedroom, 2 bath
home. It is in a secluded area and is very quiet (thank you Lord!) and we have
nice and respectful neighbors. Amos loves having a room and I am enjoying
having space to put things! Bembito and Bunt were not happy at first, but they
have adjusted and like the new house and neighborhood. Bunt is the king cat and
Bembito is trying to be alpha dog, but enjoys being inside so it is not
progressing well!
Well, that is all for now. Until next time, may Adonai bless you and your homes.
