Moving Right Along

Hurricanes…
Service projects…
Packing…
Teaching and tutoring…
It’s been a lot the past few weeks! 
Things are getting real around here. We are down to 3 non-matching plates. We each have one that we wash at each meal.  We are feeling very overwhelmed as we see new challenges with the move, sometimes daily as we continue our routines with school, tutoring, and ministry. 

One major change is that due to circumstances we will now be driving back to the states thru Mexico in our car instead of flying. This is a blessing for a couple of reasons but does not come without a few concerns. One major blessing is that we are able to take our dogs with us via this route. Another blessing is that we can drive our car so we do not need to sell and buy a new main vehicle upon arrival. Some concerns are safety and ease at border crossings. We have been speaking with several missionaries who have made the trip thru Mexico so we are following advice and being as wise as we know how. 

We continue to covet your prayers as we strive to finish well in Guatemala with our friends and ministries; especially as we navigate so many emotions. We would also like to encourage you to pray about year-end giving, we have many expenses moving back to the States, some expected some unexpected. While we trust God to work out the details we also want to provide an opportunity to serve through financial giving. 
A few specific prayer requests 

• Final end date for ministry at the shelter
• Safety thru Mexico and ease as we cross borders
• Paperwork to take our two chihuahuas with us across borders
• Finances to ship half of our belongings (the quote we have received is $9000)
• Praise - the other half of our belongings are selling quickly
• Solid job offers from the Calcasieu Parish School Board
• We need to sell our Jeep here in Xela and purchase a second vehicle (a small truck)  in Louisiana.

Peace of Christ to You,
Gerald for all