what a week

We are still waiting....no news about the US Embassy at all. I am not sure if our case has been filed yet, last we heard Hope was still waiting for the new birth certificate. It has only been about 3 weeks so there is really no need to get impatient yet.....though I think this wait has to be the hardest of all so far. 


It has been a very eventful last couple of weeks. I had to make an emergency trip back to KY because my great aunt who I call Ninnie was very sick and not expected to make it. After being named the queen of gall stones by her doctor, for having more stones than he had ever seen, she made a full recovery and is now back to living by herself at home (with the close supervision of Melanie and Mama). God is so Good!


We also were very upset to  hear of the death of Lt. David Rylander who was killed in action last week in Afghanistan. He and Josh were friends that met last summer during BOLC. David was a great guy and a great Christian. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Please continue to pray for those who lay down their life everyday for us. 


Lately I feel like there is so much more sickness, death, and hurting all around me. I am so glad that I have a Savior who hears and answers my prayers. I have the assurance of knowing no matter what tomorrow brings to my doorstep Jesus will be there with me through it all. It gives me an overwhelming peace and the ability to persevere through whatever opposes me. 


Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27