Steps away

I have to admit that this trip so far has been a challenge in more ways than one. My team is very different that I've every had. I've had to seek out counseling from a dear friend. We both concur that perhaps these people are on my team for a specific reason. With all of the hardships that have taken place leading up to this trip, I cannot help but suspect that the Evil one is attempting to hinder this team. That leads me to believe there is a very good reason for us to hit the ground running. I am afraid, I don't mind admitting that. This causes me to get on my knees and pray that much more.

In less than 30 hours we will be on a flight heading for Hanoi. By Friday July 6th we will be there. What lies ahead? I do not know. How is Coy going to make it through the summer, I am not sure. What I do know, is that we will be praying every step of the way. Only through His love, mercy and tender care will we make it. Please keep us in your prayers, each and every day. By doing that, you can participate in our journey too.

Over the last few days, things have happened, there has been strain in the leadership here. One team leader discovered his that his mother and father are thinking of divorcing, a young counselor, lost her dear grandmother, both bits of news were unexpected. A young counselor was bitten by a black widow, and these are only the stories I know of. All of these people are getting on the airplane tomorrow.

My God's love fill us up and overflow, shining through us and into the hearts of those we meet. It is by His grace that the gift of salvation is given, not ours. We are but servants, working in His fields.

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