On the Way

Another year gone, another one here. The year 2007 was a good one, full of many life-changing happenings. One chapter closed, and another opened. Our time in Morocco came to a screeching halt with the end of the 2006-2007 school year, and we began our hiatus back in the United States in June. After about six months of transitioning, Kattie and I are finally getting back into the American lifestyle -- I think. We often find ourselves nostalgic in our remembrance of great times in Morocco, with great affection for those amazing people that quickly became our friends there. Sometimes we long to be back "home" in Africa, but in the meantime we must wait and prepare to go back in a few years. they say that home is where your heart is. And the years leading up to this one have all climaxed to this point in our lives, which will surely prepare us for and enlighten us to the next steps that we must take.

Surely 2008 will be an important stepping stone in the large scheme of things, that is, the crazy plan that God has for our lives. At the end of this past year, God drew my heart very near to Kattie's and united us in marriage, a very important step in being all the more prepared to return to our calling in Africa. This year will certainly prove to continue these steps in teaching us how to be married and reveal to us where we are being led. For the time being, I will continue teaching in the Portland, OR area and Kattie will continue with the day care, while we hope to return to Texas and Adam's family for a while.

All in all, our lives are the Lord's and everything in them. This is His Kingdom and He will have His way. We just look forward to the amazing things that He will teach and show us along the way. And there will be more life-changing happenings, like the expansion of our families (Kattie's sisters are planning on having more children, Adam's niece is getting bigger, and Adam's brother is getting married in July). A major focus of our time back here in the States prior to our return to Africa will be focused toward enjoying our family. I'm sure it will be good. And then... We're on the way back to Africa. Always on the way...