This week is a busy week as we pack everything we can into 12 suitcases and fly out on November 8th. The stress is mounting and it is even worse as we say goodbye to everyone. Yesterday we went to the River Oaks Community Church for the last time. We lingered in the parking lot not wanting it to be over. Our life will never be the same.
The stress of leaving is further aggravated by a statement from the Department of the State issuing a travel warning to US citizens wanting to travel to Nepal. The warning stated that US citizens should not travel to Nepal right now due to increased terrorist activity and kidnapping of US citizens.
The increased hostility toward Americans is due to the US blocking assets to the Maoists by barring any transactions or dealings with the organization. "Destroying infastructure, attacking government offices, and intimidating villagers through torture, and murders, the CPN-M has disrupted normal government operations and economic development efforts throughout the country," according to the statement.
We still believe that this is what God has called us to do and we are still leaving on the 8th unless we are denied access into the country. We leave brandishing the full armor of God and have faith that this is His Will. Please join us in prayer for this war torn country.
I am thankful that the Lord is sustaining you and upholding you with His righteous right hand!! Thank you for obeying the call and going with such courage. What an awesome purpose...what an honor to be called and summonded by name for such a time as this by the ONE who already goes before you! You guys will be so missed! You are incredibly loved. Remember, you are not alone...we journey with you in prayer, in support, and in LOVE. Please remember that HE who has called you WILL accomplish all that HE has purposed in this mission through you. Depend fully on the One who will carry you. You are loved! Oh, by the way, LOVE the photo gallery...precious! KD
Posted by: Kathy Davis at November 4, 2003 09:14 AMI have to let you know that I was sharing with Gabriela your Web page and as we scrolled down she saw Kody's head and was very excited and then when I continued scrolling and she saw Ella she said "Oh!". Not that a three year old can get jealous! "How come Kody is with that girl?".
Later when I found the Colorado pictures she smiled!
Margarita- Bella's Mom
Posted by: Margarita Grachen at November 4, 2003 05:35 PM