Random thoughts...

I've been hearing a lot lately about faith. Sermons, songs, conversations. Maggie and Brittani Howell wrote a song for Amanda Smith based on Jeremiah 29:11, her life verse. Amanda is in the States renewing her visa and support. It is so exciting to hear of how God is using her, but a little bittersweet thinking, what if...We do have faith that God is in control of our lives.

Jacob will be leaving for Russia March 17th, the day after his 15th birthday. He will return March 25th. Things are a bit unstable there with the economy as it is. He may actually go into the sewers to minister to the street children who go there to keep warm. We have faith that God will keep him safe on this trip.

Emily and Ben are having a girl! We believe already that God has a plan for her life.

Curt is hoping that the foot he hurt while moshing at a youth concert will heal quickly so he can continue playing basketball. We are hearing, unexpectedly from others that he has patience and that he has the "heart of a missionary." We have faith that soon, Curt will realize this.

Treyton is growing by leaps and bounds. He really is "a big boy." We have faith that God has plans for his life. He has done such miracles for him already.

Maggie, Jacob, my mom and I will be in Brazil from July 2 through the 13th. We will be traveling with Nill and Amanda. We have faith that God will use us to meet needs.