Thursday I was still feeling down from the citizenship interview but God encouraged my heart through His Word. We sent communication to NTM asking for the necessary paperwork for the immigration service. Mariah was still fighting a cold but Levi seemed to be much better. Dean worked up at Jersey Shore cutting grass and tidying things up for the Wayumi weekend.We look forward to what God will do through this weekend. Praise God for the Wayumi vision, may God grow it and use it in a mighty way to impact people for Jesus Christ and the Great Commission.
Friday Dean worked on the car again and he thinks he has it almost finished. Dean left for Wayumi around 3.30. I had a call from the immigration officer who is handling my petition today, he was nice on the phone. I don’t know what’s going to happen, but God does. The kids and I decided to watch Wall E for movie night. I really like Wall E but I could not keep my eyes open, I dozed off several times. Thank you God for the fun time the kids and I had together.
Saturday it rained cats and dogs all morning. The creek out back of our house came up pretty high. The afternoon was actually quite nice and the sun came out. The kids played outside for awhile, it was good to get out in the fresh air and sunshine. Carissa started to complain that she was feeling sick. Mariah still has a bit of a cold. I gave the kids a bath and then they brushed their teeth. After that I read to them, prayed with them and put them to bed. Dean came home around 10 pm. He was all revved up about the Wayumi weekend, Wayumi is so cool! I praise you God for my husband and children, they are a blessing.
Sunday Dean stayed home with the kids because Carissa and Mariah were still sick. Veronica and I attended Crossroads church. There was a special speaker there that day who I was interested in listening to. The Sunday school class with the special speaker was awesome and the worship service was awesome too. “I’m tired of being stirred but not changed” was one of the things the pastor said in the worship service. I felt like God was speaking directly to me. I want to have a honest walk with God, I want to allow God to use me for His purposes, I don’t want this life of mine just to be about my own personal happiness. God keeps encouraging me to trust Him. After lunch we tried to rest and spend time as a family together. I praise God for His Holy Spirit and His holy word that has the power to effect real change in my heart.
Monday Dean was able to finish fixing the car, Praise the Lord. Carissa was feeling well enough to go to school. Levi was a stinker on the school bus today, he had a bad day. Veronica seems to really like school, she is always excited to get ready, get her backpack and go to school. Mariah is still a little bit sick. She mainly has a runny nose, some congestion in her chest and a little cough. Dean and I are praying that God will give us a clear answer about our situation by the end of this week. God is awesome. He is omniscient, omnipotent, and omnipresent. He is the Godhead three in one.
Tuesday Day 36 of 40 days for life. I went to pray at the abortion clinic today. I was there for 2 hours. I was the only one there for most of the time. I did not get cursed out or have anyone flip me the bird so that was a change from last time. How sad and heavy my heart was when I left that wretched place. I am filled with horror and grief when I think of what happens there. I rejoice in the fact that I was there as a public witness for God that abortion is wrong and it needs to end. God hates abortion. All unborn babies are unique creative masterpieces in the womb. God have mercy on us.
Wednesday Mariah seems a little better today, Praise the Lord. Dean and a friend were able to pull the transmission out of our van. The next step is to take it to Deans Dads place and work on it there. Veronica started coughing today. It was Kids club Halloween Harvest celebration. There was supposed to be a hay ride but because of the rain it was canceled. The kids enjoyed the yummy snacks afterward.Thank you God for your Word, for other believers and for the power of corporate prayer. Our hope and trust is in God to guide us and provide what we need to do His will. Please pray for us that no matter what happens we will choose to praise God and trust Him through it all.Thank you.