The purpose of this past year in language school was for us to learn the Spanish language in preparation for the work God has for us in Honduras, but during this time, it was just as much about God moulding us...which at times, felt more like pruning. As we left the comforts of home and all that entails, we were launched into a new culture & a new way of "doing life." The challenge was greater because this new way of life, included not only Gordon & I, but our children as well. The change was big but this transition period proved fruitful as we witnessed how the Lord has worked on our hearts.
God says in His word that He will never give us more than we can handle, yet at times this change, felt like more than we could handle! There were days we thought how nice it would be to go back to the comforts of home and life as we once knew it. But we were convinced that we were exactly where God had lead us, which brings peace in spite of the difficult days. We imagine as we move forward onto Honduras that the most difficult of days have yet to come. Although Costa Rica is considered a third world country, it's the nicest one, where as, Honduras is much more depressive. This is due to the extreme poverty, unemployment, and gang activity. The only light we recognize is located within the walls of the FCM shelters that house the boys & girls of the ministry. And it is for them that God continues to draw us to Honduras.
We returned to the States about 4 weeks ago, and we all were anxious to exchange the sounds of motorcycles & car horns of the city for grass hoppers & lighting bugs :) And to be able to just hop in a car again to drive wherever we wanted rather than hailing a taxi was just as exciting! One of our boys first requests when we arrived was to eat at a Chick-fil-a followed by Dairy Queen, so those where some of our first stops shortly after we returned. (It's the little things you miss!) Since then the boys & I have started another school year so we are getting back to our old routine. Now as we look back it doesn't seem as though we have been away for an entire year, time just continues to race forward.
Gordon has already been practicing his spanish with his co-workers at work (free tutoring!) and I started back with one of my former teachers in Costa Rica a few weeks ago via skype. Technology is a great thing! We also hope to tutor one on one while we are here since we will not be moving to Honduras until after the New Year. Between home study & meeting with a tutor on a weekly basis we can continue our language study. Please pray for us as we fit this in to an already busy schedule!
In just 2 days, Gordon & I will finally be returning to Honduras to work with the ministry alongside a team from Florida. We are excited about getting to see all the boys again, meet the new boys who have arrived since our last visit, and finally meet/get acquainted with the FCM girls. Please be praying for us & the team during the week of September 24-30th ~ pray for God's annointing on each one of us, preparation of the hearts of the FCM boys & girls and all those whom God places in our path, Gospel sharing opportunities, traveling mercies, protection, and good health. Please also pray for all our families & caregivers while we are away as well!
Thank you for your continued support & faithful prayers!!
Because He first loved us,
Gordon, Christy, Jared, Zac, & Wil
Prayer Needs:
Increase in monthly support/partners *
Mission trip ~ Sept. 24-30th
Finding a future home & purchase of vehicles in Honduras
Boys & girls of FCM - spiritual growth & protection from spiritual warfare
FCM staff Stateside and in Honduras
*People have asked how they can help and we know at times people want to give a monetary gift so we have registered at both Walmart & Target for things we will need to furnish our rental home in Honduras.
