And We're Off!

It's finally here.

After more than six years of prayer, planning, and preparation, the time for us to go to Zambia has arrived.  We have seen God do amazing things, as the support has been pouring in, and we know that God will continue to do amazing things in and through us.

Thank you to everybody who has partnered with us in this ministry.  We would not be boarding a plane this afternoon if not for you, stepping out in faith.

Thank you to all who have been praying for us, for it is your faithful prayers that have moved mountains, opened doors, and sent us off.

We will miss you all, but we find great comfort in knowing that you are still here, missing us and praying for us, too.  And with today's technology, we may be half a world away, but we are only one email, one facebook comment, or one Skype conversation away.  Please do not hesitate to send us messages.  We will make every effort to respond to them (though it may take some time).

As we go, please pray for safe and seamless travel, both for us and our luggage, that we may arrive in Lusaka on Thursday, December 9.  Please also pray for our first month as we go through orientation before moving to Solwezi to begin language training.

And please pray for our family, that they may find strength and encouragement in the Lord as we go.

Words escape me as I write this morning, so I apologize if this is jumbled.  I just wanted to make sure to post this before we left, and to say "Twasante mwane" ("Thank you") to all of you.  We could not have done this without you.