… flights out of the country became scarce. Roadblocks multiplied to ensure no one with a fever is traveling anywhere. The situation became more and more uncertain. We had planned to come to the US in November, but after much consideration we left earlier to take care of what we were to have done a few months later in November. After all, there was a chance that we would get stuck and would not be able to leave when we needed to. It was difficult to leave friends behind and still they are often on our minds. So, we hope we will be able to go back soon.
Up to this point the Ebola is still spreading, but at a somewhat slower rate it seems. More Ebola care facilities have opened and people are getting more educated on how to prevent it from spreading. An end of the Ebola crisis is getting more likely, but is not in sight yet. However, we do feel a desire to return and be there with the people during this difficult time.
But one of the things we are waiting on before we can travel back is for Aaron to become a US citizen. The application process is moving along smoothly and this will free us up in the future to make better plans and not to have to come back to the US every year.
In the mean time, we are staying quite busy, presenting our mission work at several occasions in different cities and states. Through all this, we have been very much encouraged by the fellowship with other believers. That is something that we often miss when we are overseas. Yet, God does not only love the Americans but he desires for all people to come to know him and to hear the truth. (1.Tim 2:4). Therefore we thank God for all those who are praying with us to that end, as this is pleasing to God (1.Tim 2:1-4).
