YAY!!

This is the closest recent picture that I have to fireworks. You can't have a celebration without fireworks!

We just received word that we are cleared to re-enter the field which means that we can start shopping for PLANE TICKETS!!!!

Micah would prefer that we book passage on a ship but I think at least this one more time we will fly.

I am so excited.

First, Micah and I would like to thank you all for your prayers. I know we have dropped off the radar so to speak for the past few months, but we continued to feel your prayers as we made decisions about our ministry and God's will for our life.

While we never doubted that we would return to Slovakia, we did not have any peace about the timing and were concerned with some logistical issues. The thought of returning in November filled us with panic and fear rather than peace and excitement. Deciding not to return was difficult, but we did not believe that returning at that point would have been a healthy choice for us or for YFC Slovakia.

We have spent the last few months praying and seeking the wisdom of people we trust. We have taken a class in finances and concentrated on strengthening our marriage and our relationships with God. (Our marriage was not in trouble, but we are still new at this and had some things to figure out.) We have also learned a lot about trusting God's provision. We have adopted Tommy Walkers song "I Have a Hope" as a theme song of sorts. We believe that this time in the US has prepared us to minister more effectively when we return to Slovakia.

We believe that God has released us to go back to Slovakia. We have peace and are excited to return. Because we have been home for over 3 months, Youth for Christ/World Outreach requires us to go through a "return to field" process. It should not be a long or difficult process. The main concern is our budget and support. We need to re-confirm with our donors that their pledges will continue. We will be contacting those who made pledges within the next week or so. We can not purchase plane tickets until this is all finished. Due to the need to complete the process we are planning to arrive in Slovakia in mid to late March. We trust that God will provide for our return. If you feel led to make or renew a pledge please let us know.

We would appreciate your prayers as we tie up loose ends here, pack up, confirm our support and make flight arrangements.

If you want to contact us please feel free to send us an e-mail or give us a call.