Keeping things in perspective

We all have disappointments, heartaches, annoyances and other less desirable things in our life that we deal with on a day to day basis. But this week I have been trying to keep those things in perspective with those in Haiti dealing with their unbelievable trials of life. It is hard to fathom the things that are happening over there. We know missionaries there and are reading the tidbits from their blog and can't imagine the things their eyes have seen. All we can do from this side is pray and ask God for ease of their suffering, a glimpse of His Son and provision for their needs.

But, if you are looking for a good place to donate, please check out www.livesayhaiti.blogspot.com to read about their ministry in Haiti.

We love you Troy and Tara and praise God for your work! Keep hanging tough!

Getting back into the swing of things

We started back to school last week with all of the guys travelling back in from their time with their parents. We have had a fun weekend going to the Brazilian restaurant, an all you can eat meat fest. Many animals lost their lives to feed our guys, and in our case it was an "all we can afford to feed you" instead of an all you can eat. These boys can put away some food. We see that on a daily basis, but when their is a buffet - it is amazing. The spring semester is crazy with many activities crammed in, including an outreach in February. This will be our first outreach with the school and we are really excited to see the guys work and to get our hands dirty building a church in a village. Please begin to pray for that village to be open to hear.

We are starting back with language tomorrow. We took a little hiatus from Wolof, but feel so strongly as to our need to learn and speak, that we are starting back. Please pray that our brains will click and absorb all that is being taught. It is one of those instances that our desire is there, but our brains are feeble. Many times I sit down to study and my eyelids get heavy. Pray for strength and fortitude in studying outside of class as well.

Please let us know if you are interested in coming for a visit. We would love to have teams or individuals come June - August. It is still nice weather, with lots of opportunities to work and see this amazing country.