ivy and orchid

We have officially reached the "Less-Than-a-Year" point until we will move to Haiti and the emotional roller coaster has set in. We are excited to move to Vaudreuil and see how God is going to use us in this beautiful country. Through Facebook, we see the progress being made in the Cap-Haitien region and we see the current missionaries working so diligently to help make a difference. On the other hand, we are sad to leave, especially as we approach the "last birthdays" or "last Christmas" that we will have with our families. We want to savor every part of this life and we want to reach our financial goal quickly so we can move to Haiti. It's as if we're living between two worlds and I have to remember that this is my temporary home ( 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 ).  So prayer partners, please pray for a steady determination to reach our financial goal and to prepare for our [BIG] move. One thing that has helped keep me motivated are the amazing people...

Recently, I had a friend ask me what I will miss most of all when we move to Haiti. That should be an easy question to answer, but I was not able to. I know life will be difficult and there will be a lack of amenities and conveniences, but I really won't know how much I will miss the luxuries of my home country until I live that life a while. Also, no matter how difficult my life will become, I like to stay optimistic because I know that God will provide for us. Since beginning this journey, I have seen how God has provided helpers, amenities and so much more for the missionaries already on the field. However, because I like lists, and I'm sure I'm not alone, I will make a list of the things I will miss most of all: 1.) Our people (Family, friends, church, school) 2.) Variety of food 3.) Air conditioning 4.) Being a 2-car household or even a 1-car household at that 5.) Control of our finances (vs. completely relying on others for our funds) BUT! Ask me what I gain: ...