Praises to the Lord

I am so thankful to God that He is faithful to us!

God has watched over us every step of this Belize journey and we could not be here without His ever attentive care.

We have certainly had our share of disappointments over the past year followed with discouragements. We have faced adversity and God has brought us through! I can't say that we ever went hungry but there were times when we didn't know where our next groceries were coming from.

There was a period where we ate beans and rice two times a day just about everyday and the other meal was oatmeal. My kids didn't remember what cold cereal was until about 2 months ago.

We have the same clothing we came with which is now very worn and faded and many pairs of worn out shoes, but we do have something to wear.

We have lost many things since we came here due to the unstable electrical service and the humidity. So many things have been ruined from mold or rusted. At times I would find myself actually shedding a few tears over the loss of another belonging knowing we can't replace it.

I know that God has a spiritual lesson for us every step of the way and so we have leaned on God in way we have never experienced in our lives before. There have been so many days, weeks, and months that we feel like we are hanging in limbo because of all requirements we must meet here. Our faith has attained levels I've never experienced before in my life.  

We have never solicited money from anyone while here but God has steadily provided money for us even from practical strangers or maybe someone we met just once. They would email and say God impressed them to send us money.

Praise the Lord!! This has not been easy but we never expected it to be just maybe didn't expect it to be this hard either.

Recently, due to some friends I've made here, I was considered for a job and I was so nervous at first because I knew they could hire anyone they wanted but they chose me. I know God provided this and I am learning very fast and trying my best to do a good job. I am very fortunate for the time being, that I can work from my home which means I am home and supervising my kids and I can cook.

Down the road I will have more hours than now but anything is truly a blessing!

We want to say a special thank you to Rob & Kelli for being the thoughtful, kind, and gracious people that you are and your love for others is very evident!! We thank you for the wonderful gifts you gave the kids and may God continue to bless you!