Ahhhh...I am so excited! Shane and I are getting away for a night by ourselves this week! We haven't done that since our Babymoon a month before Noah was born...that's already a year and a half ago! Wow! Time flies!
I will always cherish the memories of our Babymoon. A generous couple allows us to spend 2 nights in their cabin, right on the lake and it was so peaceful and enjoyable! We BBQed, went for walks, watched movies and relaxed. Soooo awesome.
A few weeks ago, I mentioned that I would love the chance to get away for a night with Shane before my sister heads back to Canada for the summer. The next day, as I was sharing some of my struggles at my women's small group, one of my friends pointed out that I might just need some time away with Shane. She asked when the last time was that Shane and I were off base together for a night.....not since we arrived in Kansas City last June. I realized she might be on to something.
I mentioned the advice to Shane and was starting to think more about it. That evening or the next day, we got a text from a friend who felt that we needed to get away for a night or two and wanted to send a gift of finances to help make that happen! I think that is confirmation! This person knew nothing about our recent thoughts/conversations! =)
So, with the Lord's kind prompting and special provision, we are doing just that!
It's a crazy time for Shane, super busy at the office preparing for the Call2All Congress in Thailand in just a few weeks and lots and lots of meetings at the base these days. He's been pulling long hours and working some evenings/weekends. We are still waiting for visas and are praying about the timing and sovereignty of the Lord over this situation, especially since Shane is supposed to leave for Thailand in 2 weeks today. In light of this all, we and the friends involved in our story, feel that we are supposed to go for our getaway now, and not wait until after Thailand.
So, we are off on Thursday to a cute bed and breakfast in a Georgian-style mansion 45 minutes away! Yay! I am one exciting lady!
Monday, April 29, 2013
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Waiting, waiting and more waiting...
I sure had hoped to be driving to Manitoba today =( I had hope and faith to pray that this week there would be breakthrough in the visa process. So, Noah and I have been praying in an increased way the last 2 weeks and even felt stirred to start planning what our trip would include, whenever it so happens. I figured out it would work best to leave here on a Thursday so we could get in 2 weekends with our family in Manitoba. Who knew today would be the best Thursday to leave between now and July. And we are not northbound. Boo.
I'm disappointed but the first thing I'm feeling is frustration. Aimed at the lawyer. We just found out he still hasn't done the work that the government is waiting for. First the documents were lost in the US postal service for 6 weeks and now we've been waiting for the lawyer to do their requests for the last 3 weeks. And we can do nothing. about. it.
I'm mad. And a little sad. And having a moment of frustration.
This process has had a lot of grace and generally I feel a lot of peace with the uncertainty, waiting and lack of control we have. But, this week I'm feeling like I've had enough. This is feeling ridiculous already and I think this has taken long enough. We need some breakthrough!
So, I need to turn this frustration into contending prayer, praying that we would see breakthrough and that I wouldn't give up that hope and faith for it, despite discouraging news from the lawyer.
Please pray with us that the lawyer would do the work needed speedily, submit it very soon, that nothing else would be needed and that our visas would be approved quickly. And pray that we would have peace that the Lord holds the timing in His hands, regardless of the timing issues we have in the natural. We'll keep you posted!
I'm disappointed but the first thing I'm feeling is frustration. Aimed at the lawyer. We just found out he still hasn't done the work that the government is waiting for. First the documents were lost in the US postal service for 6 weeks and now we've been waiting for the lawyer to do their requests for the last 3 weeks. And we can do nothing. about. it.
I'm mad. And a little sad. And having a moment of frustration.
This process has had a lot of grace and generally I feel a lot of peace with the uncertainty, waiting and lack of control we have. But, this week I'm feeling like I've had enough. This is feeling ridiculous already and I think this has taken long enough. We need some breakthrough!
So, I need to turn this frustration into contending prayer, praying that we would see breakthrough and that I wouldn't give up that hope and faith for it, despite discouraging news from the lawyer.
Please pray with us that the lawyer would do the work needed speedily, submit it very soon, that nothing else would be needed and that our visas would be approved quickly. And pray that we would have peace that the Lord holds the timing in His hands, regardless of the timing issues we have in the natural. We'll keep you posted!
Thursday, April 11, 2013
A Step Closer to Canada....
Glory! My passport arrived this morning!
My passport expired and so I had to renew it from here in Kansas City and I didn't know if the timing would be incredibly awkward. What I mean by this is what if our visas were approved and we could make a trip to Canada, only to not be able to because my passport hadn't arrived from Canada yet? That would be such a bummer!
Also, with how the mail works with our set up here at YWAM, we can't receive Fed Ex packages at our door. We were praying that the Lord would work a special circumstance that would allow us to receive the passport, when the systems in place here make a delivery like that really awkward.
Again, the Lord made a way, just like He did when we were waiting for Shane's a few months ago. I got a knock on the door from the neighbor who happened to be upstairs when Fed Ex pulled up and talked with the driver. I'm sooooo grateful that he was in the right place at the right time and that God made a way for that passport to get to me instead of being redirected back to Canada!
Now we're one step closer to a trip to Manitoba! Please continue to pray with us for our visas!
My passport expired and so I had to renew it from here in Kansas City and I didn't know if the timing would be incredibly awkward. What I mean by this is what if our visas were approved and we could make a trip to Canada, only to not be able to because my passport hadn't arrived from Canada yet? That would be such a bummer!
Also, with how the mail works with our set up here at YWAM, we can't receive Fed Ex packages at our door. We were praying that the Lord would work a special circumstance that would allow us to receive the passport, when the systems in place here make a delivery like that really awkward.
Again, the Lord made a way, just like He did when we were waiting for Shane's a few months ago. I got a knock on the door from the neighbor who happened to be upstairs when Fed Ex pulled up and talked with the driver. I'm sooooo grateful that he was in the right place at the right time and that God made a way for that passport to get to me instead of being redirected back to Canada!
Now we're one step closer to a trip to Manitoba! Please continue to pray with us for our visas!
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Toddlers Times
Today my little Noah is 16 months and he sure has left babyhood behind for discovering life as a toddler!
It seems that he is learning new things every day and it is so fun and fascinating to watch him discover the world around him. It makes simple things like horses, hugs, dancing, snacks, drinks of water, walks down the hallway, ping pong paddles, buses and keys seem like gold. They are major reasons to get VERY excited, wave your arms, raise your eyebrows and pant with sheer joy =) I love this. It has made me get excited about the animals that we can see out our window, the walks around the base that are like adventures and giving a cup of water has a whole new meaning =)
Noah had the flu for the first time earlier this month. It was so sad to see him so sick =( He was so sweet and precious, not fussing, but instead got super quiet and relaxed. It was so weird to see him so stationary! We enjoyed lots of snuggles. He got the flu only 3 days after I returned from my trip to Colorado and since then he's been nursing like a newborn the last few weeks. Just the last 3 days or so has he relaxed a little in that department =)
My little man is barely 20 lbs and though I haven't measured him recently, he's growing because I've had to put away a lot of clothes lately based on length. He's still wearing mostly 12-18 month clothes, though the first thing he seems to progress to the next size in is sleepers. I'm hoping we get to take a trip to Manitoba soon because I want to stock up on 18 month sleepers at Superstore!
Noah LOVES many things with great enthusiasm. He is his auntie Stephanie's biggest fan and gets so excited to see her whether in person or praying on the webstream. Noah loves being around people. Around the base, he runs and plays happily and chatters to himself but in public, he's often quieter because he does a lot of people-watching. He's adorable in the car seat...just chilling and staring out the window, sometimes making noises that really sound like he's singing along to the music.
As I mentioned above, Noah seems to be learning new things every day! This week, he's learnt to point to his nose when we ask where it is, to climb into the stroller, stand up and reach for things on the shelf, give open-mouthed kisses, to spin around dancing, to master the slide (even head first!) and he's started copying Shane and I when we cough or sneeze =)
Happy 16 months Noah! You are such a delight and bring so much joy to all those around you!
It seems that he is learning new things every day and it is so fun and fascinating to watch him discover the world around him. It makes simple things like horses, hugs, dancing, snacks, drinks of water, walks down the hallway, ping pong paddles, buses and keys seem like gold. They are major reasons to get VERY excited, wave your arms, raise your eyebrows and pant with sheer joy =) I love this. It has made me get excited about the animals that we can see out our window, the walks around the base that are like adventures and giving a cup of water has a whole new meaning =)
Noah had the flu for the first time earlier this month. It was so sad to see him so sick =( He was so sweet and precious, not fussing, but instead got super quiet and relaxed. It was so weird to see him so stationary! We enjoyed lots of snuggles. He got the flu only 3 days after I returned from my trip to Colorado and since then he's been nursing like a newborn the last few weeks. Just the last 3 days or so has he relaxed a little in that department =)
My little man is barely 20 lbs and though I haven't measured him recently, he's growing because I've had to put away a lot of clothes lately based on length. He's still wearing mostly 12-18 month clothes, though the first thing he seems to progress to the next size in is sleepers. I'm hoping we get to take a trip to Manitoba soon because I want to stock up on 18 month sleepers at Superstore!
Noah LOVES many things with great enthusiasm. He is his auntie Stephanie's biggest fan and gets so excited to see her whether in person or praying on the webstream. Noah loves being around people. Around the base, he runs and plays happily and chatters to himself but in public, he's often quieter because he does a lot of people-watching. He's adorable in the car seat...just chilling and staring out the window, sometimes making noises that really sound like he's singing along to the music.
As I mentioned above, Noah seems to be learning new things every day! This week, he's learnt to point to his nose when we ask where it is, to climb into the stroller, stand up and reach for things on the shelf, give open-mouthed kisses, to spin around dancing, to master the slide (even head first!) and he's started copying Shane and I when we cough or sneeze =)
Happy 16 months Noah! You are such a delight and bring so much joy to all those around you!
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