Missions School

It has been so hard for me to get back into a habit of blogging.  Transition.  It seems that our lives are in a constant state of transition...ongoing...for the last 2 years....and for the year to come!

We have been at Missionary Training (traditionally called School of Missions) here in Springfield, MO, for the past 2.5 weeks.  Some of it has been challenging.  Some....not so much.  (mostly the classes on paperwork and how to do paperwork)  :)

The MK (missionary kids) program that the AG has is phenomenal.  Our girls have been in classes every time we are in class - and they have LOVED it.  They are learning about being an 'MK'.  Surviving chaos (games and discussion), eating ministry (eating whatever you are given and saying thank you), and songs/chants that just touch your heart.  The girls were chanting from the back seat last night as we went to dinner....

"We're rough, we're tough, we got the stuff, we're young, we're bold, we're completely sold, I am telling the story that must be told, the task is great, the workers are few, I'M GOING OVER, HOW ABOUT YOU?!!"

GOODNESS.  LUMP IN YOUR THROAT!

Sisters and BFF

I am working really hard to CULTIVATE friendship among these siblings.  Of course they have their MOMENTS... but I really want to see them grow in kindness and love towards one another!  Two sweetest girls EVER!

Legacy

One of the neatest things about itinerating has been the opportunity to speak in churches where my parents and grandparents have a history.  I took this picture of the girls laying under the front pew at Union Grove Assembly in Hampton.  My dad used to lay under this very pew (well... back then there were no cushions...) when he was a little guy...and sleep while Papaw Blann would be leading the church.  So very cool to be here.

iPhone and Apps

Brad and I both have discovered apps on our iPhones that we love. I took this picture of Macy on her 7th birthday. Love it!

October 09 Update

Why has there been so much time since the last update?

Well...let me see. In August we flew to Springfield for a week of meetings.

We returned from that week and had one week to pack up our house.

We moved from DC to West Memphis.

We unpacked.

Macy started 1st grade.

Brad's close friend and mentor, Jim Severn, tragically contracted a rare virus and passed away.

We travelled to NW Arkansas for Jim's funeral service.

The next week Mia and I both had the swine flu. Then I got bronchitis. Cough, cough.

Brad and I went back to Springfield for another week of meetings.

We have been spending countless moments in prayer about where God is calling us.

Things have been too uncertain to blog about.

Starting today.... I hope to keep the updates coming again.

And just to keep everyone is suspense... Brad and I are flying to Madrid, Spain, for a few days next week ...

October 09 Update

Why has there been so much time since the last update?

Well...let me see. In August we flew to Springfield for a week of meetings.

We returned from that week and had one week to pack up our house.

We moved from DC to West Memphis.

We unpacked.

Macy started 1st grade.

Brad's close friend and mentor, Jim Severn, tragically contracted a rare virus and passed away.

We travelled to NW Arkansas for Jim's funeral service.

The next week Mia and I both had the swine flu. Then I got bronchitis. Cough, cough.

Brad and I went back to Springfield for another week of meetings.

We have been spending countless moments in prayer about where God is calling us.

Things have been too uncertain to blog about.

Starting today.... I hope to keep the updates coming again.

And just to keep everyone is suspense... Brad and I are flying to Madrid, Spain, for a few days next week ...

Moving AGAIN!

Our one year program is ending here in DC - and we are moving.... for the third time in a year! Crazy!

We are moving to West Memphis this next week, and plan to live there for one year while we prepare for our missions appointment.

Details soon... please be praying as we move that God will give us strength and refreshing!