An Exercise in Trust

As spring is now here in earnest, we've hit 60 degree temperatures (wow!) and the drifts of snow in our yard are now finally reduced to small mounds and puddles, we'll share with you the news that we're staying here in Kenai for the summer. We did not reach our goal of raising support and since we need to be at 100% before moving, it means that we'll stay where we are for a while longer. While we knew that God could do anything, we also knew we were on a very aggressive schedule timewise (we attempted to do in 5 months what takes many families a year or more) and weren't surprised that we need more time. So, while we are disappointed to be missing out on what's shaping up to be an amazing summer at Victory, and our hearts go out to Aaron Meeuwsen and others who'll be shouldering the load of program staff this summer, we are gearing up for a move to a more affordable place, a new job for Justin, and a summer spent here in Kenai continuing to raise support. We are fully trusting God and we're looking forward to see how he provides for us. While it feels frustrating at times and also sort of feels like starting back at square one (we have to find yet another place to live; this makes 4 moves in 2 years; and Justin needs a job since school ends next month), we know that God won't build your faith if things are always running smoothly! So we are trusting Him and remembering that He wants us to walk by faith, not by sight. We're glad to be able to spend more time with our precious church family and all our friends in the area, too.
Ways you can pray for us right now:
-Encouragement to remember that God always follows through on his plans for us
-A job for Justin
-A place to live

Thanks to everyone for all their prayers and support! We plan to press on!