Wednesday, May 11, 2011

quick trip

Last week I returned home from a week long adventure to Jordan with Brandee’s Dad.  The trip answered some questions for us and being there in person will help me prepare my family for arrival the last week of July.

A couple observations:
§         The team we will work with is amazing.  The work they do is diverse and complex, yet remains goal oriented in placing themselves in positions of influence to have interaction and conversations in relational settings. I look forward to working with them and helping in any way I can.
§         Fear motivates the culture. I caught a quick glimpse into the fear and know a little bit about the pressure they face.  We know true hope, but ask for your prayer as there will be some difficult days.
§         Housing will be determined later.  We looked at a couple apartments, but it’s too early to commit. So we trust the team to find something before we arrive.
§         Schooling for the kids will be much different than public schools here in the states. The biggest difference will be expectations for students and strict guidelines. The international school facility is absolutely amazing and beautiful. Please remember to pray for our kids as this will be a difficult transition.

While I was away Brandee met and gave some new friends a tour of our home and it looks like they will be renting it from us beginning late June or early July. So, once again we are thanking God for his provision and timing.  He is good!