Monday, April 9, 2012

Northern Ireland Update 7

Beki and I have been praying every morning for our situation and a few days she told God, "I just want to know when my interview is."  Well, a few hours later we got an email that told us her interview is May 24th.  While the downside is that it is far away the upside is that we finally have a date.  We are praying for the possibility of moving the date up to the end of April or first of May however there are no guarantees this will happen.

In preparation for the interview Beki has to get a medical done in London as well as prepare all of our paperwork.  Please keep us in your prayers as we begin to make plans to move forward with the interview and our return home.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Northern Ireland Update 6

It's cold!  Today it is really windy, cold, and dumping down a combination of rain and sleet.  I am ready for summer.  Beki and I are continuing to enjoy marriage.  Everyone keeps asking us about what marriage is like and to us nothing is really different other than we sleep in the same bed together.  This week we have been invited out for dinner almost every night.  Our calendar quickly is filling up but we are just asking God to use us during our time here.

I have been busy skyping in on meetings and keeping up to date with the guys and girls at Off The Wall.  I am also in the process of developing a new website for the ministry so please pray for my patience as I am learning a new program.  I have also been blessed to meet with many young men over here and continue to network and build connections.

Beki and I are trying to figure out how to best encourage and grow one another in marriage.  I love hearing about what she is reading in Scripture.  This morning I was encouraged by the passage she was reading in Exodus 18.  I want to encourage you to take a moment today and read it.  It is a great example of leadership and discipleship.  Continue to pray for favor with governments and airlines over the next few weeks as we await to hear when we will be able to return.

I figured you may like a picture so here is one from our wedding :)