This is Katie. She is my friend, my co-worker and truly one of my greatest encouragers. You know that friend that can just see you need a hug, a silly word, a cry. Yep that's Katie. She has taught me a lot about giving generously of yourself to make other peoples lives a little nicer. She has been a great friend to me. She will be a hard person to say goodbye to when the time for the BIG move comes. But I will take a little of Katie with me. The spirit of kindness, putting others first and giving of myself without expecting something in return. What a great thing to carry with me as we head to a place with not a lot of Jesus. He indeed showed us how to give without expecting in return, to love when not being loved back. I do love the example of giving our all for a God who gave His all for us.

Thank you God for Katie, for the example she has been to me.

Thank you Katie for being you, you are the very image of God!

Remembering Steve Jobs

There is no doubt that Steve Jobs changed the world. The many technological things that were birthed out of his creative mind are astounding. ASTOUNDING! I can't help but be very sad today when I think about his death. Steve was a Buddhist.

There is also no doubt that I do not have the technological mind of a genius. I will probably never create anything that will later be used by millions of people around the world. I do however have the best news ever. I can and will share this news with anyone who will ask and listen. What's the news? Jesus Christ, the Son of God came to earth, lived a perfect life, died on a cross (for mine and your sins) and rose again. With belief in Him, I AND you can live forever with God. WOW!

So I am making it my goal to make this known. I don't care if I am remembered for the things I have created but I want to be remembered in eternity for the people I brought the good news to. Now that is a legacy!

A Big Week

Rob is now in Brussels. He will be there for six days. In that time he will have two interviews, almost a dozen meetings and countless moments to be open to God's leading. We are praying, seeking and generally relying on God to do the big things only He can. I am so proud of the man my husband is becoming. For the leader he is to our family.

Saying "yes" to this calling was probably the only easy thing. The everyday details of fundraising, purging stuff, moving and living a busy life while also trying to serve a deserving God has been draining. At times it has taken it's toll. But this week is special. I know God is orchestrating something beautifully complicated and yet simple. Only in His divine wisdom does this plan come together. Please join us this week in praying that His will would be clear and that we would be brave to stay on mission.

We are encouraged by the things God has already done and are waiting on Him to do another big thing. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Philippians 4:13 That is my prayer for Rob this week that he would be strong and purposeful in the tasks that God sets before him. Thank you for your prayers. We appreciate you!

Cynthi (Bear)