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There is nothing that reminds me of Christmas as I look around. Everything in Michigan after rain in July is lush and every imaginable shade of green can be seen. Besides the smell of a skunk somewhere off in the distance everything is glorious. And then the Christmas song that has been dormant for the last 6 months pops into my mind, \u201cGlorious\u201d by For King and Country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The song talks about our Immanuel, God with us. Here are a few phrases in the song<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Glorious is God with us<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He is the miracle of the love that set the people free<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He is the wonder of the world like we have never seen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chris continues to enjoy the freedom of feeling more like himself. He is seizing the day and being as active as his body will allow before the next (3rd) round of chemo, July 17th. He is starting to lift some light weights to rebuild the muscle he lost from the cancer. Since he did not have much fat the cancer enjoyed his muscles as a meal. Please pray for Chris to continue to listen to his body. Praise God for this ability!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The kids packed their bags for camp, something we planned months ago, kind of a right of passage that we want for them.\u00a0 They left today,\u00a0 July 9 (see picture).\u00a0 A week of camp is not really something most missionary kids can get when they live abroad.\u00a0 They are a little nervous as they don’t know what to expect.\u00a0 Please pray for safety, health, and a positive experience, but most of all that their love for and knowledge of the Lord would deepen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We continue to wait to hear about school, so that decision has not been made yet. We have applied to two Christian schools, to keep the kids in a system that is more familiar for them, when so much will be unfamiliar for them while we are in the US. We know the schools have spaces for our kids, and we thank God for that. We are waiting for the financial information to be shared with us. Please pray as we wait, everyone is eager to have this decision made. Please pray that the financial needs will be met as schooling is expensive here, and clear direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our future housing needs are still yet to be revealed.\u00a0 We know he has a good plan for us!\u00a0 Your continued prayers for this are appreciated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nLord, you are glorious<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Help us see your glory<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In our day to day activities<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At camp, at home<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In our waiting<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lord, you are with us<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Help us leave room for your presence<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In our day to day activities<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At camp, at home<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In our waiting<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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