Praise God!!! After six months, we FINALLY got our visas! God was SO good and let Liam’s last visa be good until 2026, so we didn’t have to redo his and get a photo. This was a huge blessing, as he’s not ready to take his hood off yet. He’s needed it 24/7 since Joe’s surgery.
The leadership at the school where we’ve been living asked us to stay a little longer and help with a few projects. For several reasons, no mission housing is available in Manaus until January. The house we are currently in IS available to us until January, so we’ve adjusted our plans accordingly. Since we came down only expecting to stay a month with only our backpacks, it’s been a bit frustrating, but we trust God has us here for His reasons. Joe has been able to fix the school tractor, do building repairs, and numerous vehicle repairs. Erin has been doing holistic care, reflexology, and CST with over 25 missionaries/MKs on campus. We want to thank you all for your continued prayers and support during this odd season of transition. Please continue to pray for us as we seek His will and serve as He leads us. God bless you!
Prayer Requests
- Please be praying for God’s continued provision for us. We are currently at 64% support and are praying for provision to cover our past and current medical expenses as well as our daily needs.
- Praise! Gavin graduated high school! He will be staying with us and continuing online college for now.
- Joe has had kidney stones, gallstones, and stomach issues this past month. Pray for him to continue to recover and be well again.
- Gavin is doing ok, but still not feeling well. We heard back from Stanford, and they confirmed he has bridging, but it’s outside their parameters to treat. We forwarded his tests to another surgeon in Texas who has some experience with more severe bridges, and we are praying to hear back by the end of the year as to whether he will see us for an appointment. Pray he WILL!
- Erin started homeschooling with Liam and Anora! She is also doing therapies with numerous people on campus. Pray she can keep up with everything well.
And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord.
Psalm 40:3
Thank you!
Joe & Erin