Africa Update

We are so thrilled and humbled to be on a path that leads to Africa! We were able to raise enough funds to purchase our airfare and are so thankful for the generous gifts of others and the way God has moved people to be a part of this Journey. At just over three weeks from departure, we are still needing to raise funds for the rest of the trip, but are trusting God to provide.

Last weekend, I spent 4 days (my longest ever) out of town and away from the Chris and the kids. I think it finally hit me how long 2 weeks is going to be... wow! Branson actually didn't even ask about me while I was gone or really care all that much that I was back. Surprisingly, I think this made me feel a little better knowing that he will likely be having so much fun with his "Grandma Mendy" that the time will fly by for Him. However, Asher actually missed me- which I thought was surprising for a 1 year old! Based on the accounts of Chris, Asher wandered aimlessly around the house looking for me and babbling "Ma Ma." When he saw me he literally hugged me and smiled for five minutes, pausing only to look at my face, and then back to hugging. Heart melting -- one of the best mommy moments ever! I kind of want to take him with me...

All that to say, we ask for prayer for Gods protection over our children while we are away and a peace in trusting Him. I know this will be one of that more difficult things about leaving but don't want to let it be a source of doubt/anxiety. THANK YOU for being a part of this!