Why did Faith decorate the table on Saturday night with mangoes, avocados, African violets, and various plastic lions, snakes, and lizards (as well as a random assortment of play food thrown in the mix)?
Why did we celebrate with crab cakes and the ultimate Frazier celebratory treat, cherry pie?
We are [unofficially] 100% supported for both financial accounts!
We never expected to reach our support goals for both accounts before May, but we have. God knows what our hearts need (a little extra security!) and has blessed us. While we will continue to raise funds, (maybe for a vehicle, a special community project, or when support drops off a little down the road), we expect to soon be cleared for departure. (We won't change the graph on the sidebar until AIM officially declares we are at 100%.)
We have learned so much during this process. At times it was very humbling when support came from unlikely places. It was also confusing when we thought it should have been done a certain way, yet those opportunities never came. And it was comforting when little by little, the numbers added up, and it felt like God was continually saying "This is my way for you, and it is blessed."
It's hard to describe what raising ALL our living expenses for the next two years has been like. We have learned a lot about giving and about depending upon and trusting others. We have learned about allowing ourselves to be receivers from those around us and receiving with open arms the support, financial and otherwise, of mere acquaintances and good friends alike. We have learned about God's love for the nations and the importance of His work all over the globe, and about having the boldness to share that with others.
So we celebrated with our own little "Kenya night", Faith delighted in decorating our table with all things African from around the house. We cooked up some special food, listened to African music, and we celebrated His goodness.
For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, he will provide and increase your resources and then produce a great harvest of generosity in you. 2 Cor 9:10
That is great news! We know a lot of missionaries who have been raising support, and that last 10% or so is usually the hardest. That and the total for outgoing. We know one couple that's been climbing the support mountain for three years.
ReplyDeleteI am sooooooooooo excited for y'all!
ReplyDeleteYeah, yeah, yeah!! SO great to hear!! Hoping to be right there with you soon!
ReplyDeleteyeah!!! that's awesome and is such an encouragement to not have to worry about that piece. such a neat journey of trusting Jesus, isn't it? i can't wait to see all that God is going to show you guys through this journey with Him. love yall, Laura
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! What a relief this must be to you, and another affirmation that God will and does provide for ALL of our needs. :)
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ReplyDeleteMy name is Susan Hildebrecht. I was a classmate of Jennifer Mcveigh's at Denver Seminary. I found out about you all via Jennifer and Benjer's blog. I am friends of Andy and Jodi Keller who are affiliated with AIM-Air in Nairobi. Two of their children have graduated from RVA and two - Hannah and Drew - are still there. I would like to make a one time contribution to your support (I am still in Seminary). I will send it to the AIM office in Pearl River. Blessings! sh
Praise the Lord Praise the Lord Praise the Lord! :)
ReplyDeleteHey all! Thank you so much for all the support and encouragement along the way! We are incredibly thankful to have so many godly friends backing us through their prayers and finances. THANK YOU!
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