Prayers Answered

Just wanted you all to know how God has worked the past few days regarding the trip up north with Paul's friend, Me and his girlfriend Bow. We decided that the boys and I should not go on the trip due to a "feeling" Paul got from Me about our going. When Paul told Me that we weren't going he said, "Maybe when the boys get a little older." So, that was our confirmation that the Lord guided us to make the right decision.
So, Paul left Friday morning at 3AM for Chiang Mai, Thailand (a 14-15 hour drive north of BKK!). He has arrived and he is actually 140KM north of Chiang Mai. He said the mountains are beautiful and really big (please remember we aren't living in Colorado so the term "big" might not mean the same thing to many of you reading this!) I can't wait to see his pictures. He also camped out in a tent last night and tonight they are climbing some mountain to camp on the top of it tonight. For those of you who know anything about Paul...he's LOVING IT! I am so glad that he is able to spend some time outdoors in nature. He is also enjoying Me and the others too. Please pray for good conversation and for God to work in hearts thru Paul's witness. What a unique opportunity and what a blessing and priviledge to serve.
As in America, this weekend of travel is very dangerous. Please pray for Paul's safety as he returns to us the 1st. He may be making the trip alone, so pray for him to keep alert and awake as he will be having late night and early mornings camping.

As for the boys and I, we have kept busy. Yesterday we went to the Cunninghams. The boys played with Gracyn and Aidan and I did a little cleaning and visiting with Kim while Jack went grocery shopping. Dana, our short term intern watched the kids, which was great.
Today we are having a low-key day and then tomorrow the boys and I are hosting a New Year's party here at our house for our team. I will be making saurkraut and pork with hotdogs and mashed potatoes. (Yum, yum!) Please continue to pray for us as we hold down the fort without Paul.

Thanks again for all your prayers. It's always neat to see how God will answer. Please keep persisting in prayer on behalf of Me and Bow..pray for God to work in their hearts.