{"id":457,"date":"2021-01-26T06:00:32","date_gmt":"2021-01-26T11:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/?p=457"},"modified":"2021-01-26T08:10:55","modified_gmt":"2021-01-26T13:10:55","slug":"stage-2-%e2%9c%93","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/stage-2-%e2%9c%93\/","title":{"rendered":"Stage 2 &#8211; \u2713"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"257\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/Cover-Jan-600x257.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/Cover-Jan-600x257.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/Cover-Jan-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/Cover-Jan-768x329.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/Cover-Jan-1536x658.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/Cover-Jan-2048x878.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/Cover-Jan-125x54.jpg 125w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/Cover-Jan-250x107.jpg 250w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/Cover-Jan-450x193.jpg 450w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/Cover-Jan-1920x823.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">  <em>\u00a0&#8220;So I pray that God, who gives you hope, will keep you happy and full of peace as you believe in Him.\u00a0 May you overflow with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.&#8221; &#8211; Romans 15:13<\/em><br><br>\u00a0 \u00a0Why is it that some moments I am happy and full of peace and other moments so stressed and worn out?\u00a0 I think it has a lot to do with my belief\/trust in God, or my <em>lack<\/em> of belief\/trust in God.\u00a0 When I trust Him, I know that these things we struggle with or suffer through are so small compared to the wonderful, glorious perfection that awaits us in eternity (2 Corinthians 4:17-18).\u00a0 With that in view, we believe that these sufferings are good for us and worthwhile; which leads to great peace, joy, and hope in our lives no matter our circumstances.\u00a0 Just like Paul in Philippians 4:11-13 who said he had learned to be content no matter what because of Jesus Christ who gave him that ability.\u00a0 I think you can probably relate to the struggle; let&#8217;s look to Him in the easy and the hard times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201115_094658845-83x110.jpg 83w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201115_094658845-188x250.jpg 188w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201115_094658845-190x253.jpg 190w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201115_094658845-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"649\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201207_042327645_2-600x649.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"461\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201207_042327645_2.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201207_042327645_2.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201207_042327645_2-600x649.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201207_042327645_2-277x300.jpg 277w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201207_042327645_2-768x831.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201207_042327645_2-1420x1536.jpg 1420w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201207_042327645_2-1894x2048.jpg 1894w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201207_042327645_2-102x110.jpg 102w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201207_042327645_2-231x250.jpg 231w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201207_042327645_2-234x253.jpg 234w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201207_042327645_2-1920x2077.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0  Ok, done preaching to myself.\u00a0 A few updates&#8230;\u00a0We just had a language\u00a0evaluation and have officially completed Stage 2 of our national language and culture study!!!\u00a0 We&#8217;re right on track and have already begun Stage 3 (there are 4 total).\u00a0\u00a0<br><br>\u00a0 \u00a0We have also tentatively decided on our next move and are looking into the potential of moving in May of this year, depending\u00a0on a few factors like how quickly we progress in language between now and then, our work visas coming through, travel reopening, etc.\u00a0Yes, quite a few things need to be in place but we aren&#8217;t in a big hurry because we can simply continue our studies from here in the meantime.<br><br>\u00a0 \u00a0Speaking of those visas, we are still in the same situation.\u00a0 We continue to get monthly extensions to our original\u00a0visas\u00a0as we wait on the next one to come out.\u00a0 We&#8217;re very thankful to still be here rather than having to leave while we wait.<br><br>\u00a0 \u00a0Also, Allegra has\u00a0been dealing with some challenging health issues over the last 2 months or so.\u00a0 She has been quite weak with a high heart rate and other symptoms.\u00a0 We have run\u00a0a lot of tests but have yet to figure it out.\u00a0 As always, God is so gracious and we are learning to trust Him more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201108_083016019.PORTRAIT-01.COVER_-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"460\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201108_083016019.PORTRAIT-01.COVER_-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201108_083016019.PORTRAIT-01.COVER_.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201108_083016019.PORTRAIT-01.COVER_-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201108_083016019.PORTRAIT-01.COVER_-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201108_083016019.PORTRAIT-01.COVER_-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201108_083016019.PORTRAIT-01.COVER_-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201108_083016019.PORTRAIT-01.COVER_-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, 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data-link=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201111_090724339.PORTRAIT-01.COVER-1.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201111_090724339.PORTRAIT-01.COVER-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201111_090724339.PORTRAIT-01.COVER-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201111_090724339.PORTRAIT-01.COVER-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201111_090724339.PORTRAIT-01.COVER-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201111_090724339.PORTRAIT-01.COVER-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201111_090724339.PORTRAIT-01.COVER-1-83x110.jpg 83w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201111_090724339.PORTRAIT-01.COVER-1-188x250.jpg 188w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201111_090724339.PORTRAIT-01.COVER-1-190x253.jpg 190w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201111_090724339.PORTRAIT-01.COVER-1-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Praise<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>That our current visa has been extended for 4&nbsp;extra months.<\/li><li>That we were able to complete stage 2!<\/li><li>That God loves all of us with a never-stopping love.<\/li><li>Allegra&#8217;s Grandpa went to be with the Lord&#8211;thankful for the legacy he left and for the confident hope we have of eternity together with Christ!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prayer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For wisdom and&nbsp;healing&nbsp;in regards to Allegra&#8217;s health.<\/li><li>For all the paperwork to go&nbsp;through.<\/li><li>For patience and wisdom in parenting as Moriah is struggling with obedience&nbsp;and boundaries as we approach birthday #2!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201225_030731263-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201225_030731263-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201225_030731263-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201225_030731263-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201225_030731263-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201225_030731263-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201225_030731263-125x94.jpg 125w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201225_030731263-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201225_030731263-337x253.jpg 337w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tyler-sanford\/files\/2021\/01\/PXL_20201225_030731263-1920x1440.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Can you name the fruits in our fruit basket??<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0&#8220;So I pray that God, who gives you hope, will keep you happy and full of peace as you believe in Him.\u00a0 May 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