First - Thank you for your continuing prayers! You are (by far) the greatest friends anyone could ask for. The emails, phone calls and hugs of encouragement are priceless!
Next - Here's where we are now - My end-date of December 31st is quickly approaching. This step of faith is beginning to become fore and more real to us. We still believe, with all our hearts, that this is what God is calling us to. Waves of fear come and go, but the assurance of God's plan is more than enough. I have applied to about 7-8 churches (pickin's are a slim right now), and have been turned down by all but 3. At this point a "no" is almost as good as a "yes". At least its an answer.
The next step - The first part of January will be spent on home repairs and remodeling - Getting our house ready for the market. We will put it on the market as soon as it is ready. Unfortunately, houses in our neighborhood have been so devalued, that we will be lucky to break even.
We will also begin paring-down our "stuff". It's amazing how much you accumulate through the years. Be prepared for a big yard sale! Our goal is to live very simplistically wherever we end up. It's my desire that Donna will work minimal hours (if at all) and be able to fulfill her dream of working with the homeless or less-fortunate.
Donna has committed to work through the end of tax season with the company she's with. If I get a job before then, we'll have "dual residences".
Finally - Continue to pray. We know that God has the right, exact, wonderful position for us - Wherever that may be. We are willing to move across the country, across the world or across the street. We just want to do what God wants us to do!
Again, Thanks for all of your prayers. We could not do this without you!
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