Time flies~July already!

Wow is it July already?!~Time flies when you’re having fun and keeping busy.

Let’s start with some good news, and some not-so-good news.

The GOOD part, last week we received our letters that will be needed to apply for long-term missionary visas once we’re in the Philippines!! Yeah!!! (loud clapping/cheer whoops)

On the other hand, (the NOT-SO-GOOD news) I failed to realize that our birth certificates and marriage certificate needed letters from the PA secretary of state as well, so Josh and I drove back to Harrisburg this Tues. to get them. See, it’s much quicker to drive there and they process it while you wait, than to snail mail them back and forth. Then on Wed. I remailed that information to the Philippine consulate in NY.

Last week, I think Thurs. my mom and I drove to Maryland to drop of 2 boxes that we are sending to the Phils ahead of time. The drive wasn’t so bad, and the drop off spot ended up being a guy’s house-that was a little different. Josh and I shipped through FOREX shipping company, which doesn’t charge by weight but by box size. That’s good for us because all my books are quite heavy weight. I also sent some of my medical supplies and scrubs, they were used to cushion the books. I felt like a parent dropping their kids off at kindergarten, I was all concerned if those cardboard treasures arrive intact to Davao. Well I used duct tape, that’s got to count for something!

As many of you know we are also looking for someone to rent our home, here in the States while we are gone. The rent will cover our mortgage payments while we’re gone. If you know anyone searching for a 3 Bedroom semi-detached home-LET US KNOW!

And now an update on funding:

So far we have done a sub sale fundraiser and our first of 2 fundraiser meals. This past Sunday we had a Hamburger BBQ meal after the church service at Blainsport Mennonite (our home church). It was a great turnout (little over 100 people) and good time of fun/ food /fellowship!

Josh and I are currently at $55,052. That’s almost halfway to our needed goal. God has continued to bless and amaze us. Not only is our faith being stretched and shaped, but God is working in the hearts of those around us as well. People are sharing in ways I would have never imagined! It is quite humbling to be in this place of vulnerability, knowing we CANNOT proceed without others--but seeing our community of friends and family come alongside reinforces this calling.

Thank you to all who read this and are interested in this journey called LIFE, and where God leads us!