God Is Good!

Wow!  It's been since August that I last wrote in our family blog.  (I warned you that I'm not a very disciplined journalist!)  As I read back on last year's entries, I marvel at what has transpired in our lives and how God has been faithful in the midst of change.

Andrew left for Kentucky Mountain Bible College (KMBC) in August.  He is now nearly finished with his  freshman year.  He has enjoyed the adventure of living in another state, the convenience of driving home during breaks, excellent biblical teachings, new friendships, and being able to remain debt free.  He has become a responsible and respectable young man.

Aaron is a junior in high school.  His confidence has grown tremendously this year.  We knew he needed this time in the States to be able to "find" himself.  He is an excellent student and a dedicated athlete.  His desire to "better" himself is clear as we see him press forward academically, physically and spiritually.

Nathan is in the fourth grade.  He idolizes his brothers and shares many of their interests.  He loves life and has many friends.  He also takes his responsibility as a student council leader seriously.

So by now you should have figured out that we did not return to Argentina.  After much deliberation we decided that the "restless" feelings that we had been feeling were God's way of telling us it was time to stay "home" for a while, a leave of absence.  Many factors helped us to make this decision along with much prayer and input from respected friends and family.

The transition has not been easy.  Having served 23 years as missionaries in Argentina was a familiar routine.  Now we find ourselves trying to juggle ministry with making a living.  Ministry for us WAS making a living.  Making a living WAS ministry.  It was one and the same.  So . . . "how do you teach an old dog new tricks?"  How do you not allow the worries of this world to consume you?  Hmmm, I see I still have much to learn!    . . .  Ah, but God!

Yes, God has been faithful in the midst of change.  He has taken care of our children, He has met all of our needs, He loves us and He has helped us to put all these things into perspective.  We are clothed, we have a comfortable home, we have food for our table.  We are blessed!  I can truly say, "God is good all the time . . . All the time God is good!"