Thank you, Calvary Baptist Church, for very literally equipping our feet to go share the gospel in Mozambique.

Because of your dear hearts blessing ours, we are one step closer to the work He has for us.
Thank you again for your willingness to love on us very practically.

– To God Be the Glory!

– 33 days until orientation.

– 7 days until we crate for Africa.

This morning we just needed a quiet morning.

No more packing.

No more preparing.

A morning of our feet in the bean bin, wiggling our toes as they are covered like sand.

A morning of playing with magnet dolls; doesn’t Belle look beautiful in this fancy dress?

Time to draw yet another picture, carefully crafting the stick figures into perfection.

And the little library had to be set up, categorizing each book by subject because my kids are awesome and adore books. And need to read books. So many beautiful pictures to comment on. The familiar words. The snuggling close.

Then of course the toddler had to slide with her library selection. ‘Dewey the library cat’ tumbled down in her squealing arms.

A quiet morning of puzzles, the oldest nurturing the little middle, as seven year old smiles guided the three year old learning curve. Tenderness. Patience. Quiet love. And at last Cinderella’s ball gown was complete.

Jumping on the trampoline while watching the breeze in the trees out the window. And popping those awesome bubble wrap delights, even riding the scooter over them! How many different ways can we hear those joyful pops?

It was enough.

It was needed.

A quiet before the day picks up; visiting with the cousins, a busy dinner and then running out the door to another VBS night.

How we drank in the morning’s quiet.

How we breathed in the time.

Time to sit.

And be.

Together.

-Thankful, grateful and beyond blessed by our Lord.

It’s official. Today marks our last month at the church. Today marks our last month with a permanent US address. Today marks the last month with our Stateside furniture. That’s right, friends, it’s coming fast.

53 days (8 weeks) until orientation. 

25 days (4 weeks) left at the church. 

27 days until we crate our household contents for Mozambique. 

It all comes with a flood of emotions, thrills and griefs. 

But it sure is coming. 

#preparingforcheckmate