Isaiah 43:1-3, 7, 10-13

But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior... Bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the ends of the earth—everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.... “You are my witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor will there be one after me. I, even I, am the LORD, and apart from me there is no savior. I have revealed and saved and proclaimed—I, and not some foreign god among you. You are my witnesses,” declares the LORD, “that I am God. Yes, and from ancient days I am he. No one can deliver out of my hand. When I act, who can reverse it?”
Isaiah 43:1-3, 7, 10-13

Friday, January 06, 2006

Tearful Goodbyes


We have 3 days until we leave the country. Our last few days have been spent traveling back to Brownwood (a long grueling drive made worse by the fact that both of us got food poisoning and Michaela got her first tooth), wrapping up last minute business transactions, and packing and more packing. A big part of our packing was preparing our stuff for our container. The guys on the team worked hard getting the boxes for all five families to fit!

We said our tearful goodbyes to my family in Michigan. We're so thankful for the time we were able to spend with them. It was really difficult saying goodbye, but God has confirmed us in every step of our decision and so we are at peace in the midst of our sadness, excitement, and nervousness.

Now, we are waiting for our send off Sunday at Austin Ave. We are grateful to have such a supporting church, one that sends us off with all the love and prayers they can muster.

We ask that you remember us in your prayers too! We will do our best to keep up with email and our blog, although our access may be a little bit more sporadic.
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1 comment:

Campbell Family said...

We are praying for you as you wrap things up in the States and travel to Bolivia. We are looking forward to hearing about all the great things God will do through you and your team in Cochabamba. We love you so much and can't wait to see you again -- in Japan or South America!

P.S. Saw the link to our blog -- thanks for adding that!

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