Phamily of Seven

Well, I guess I can safely say that Parker's vomitting had nothing to do with his upper respiratory infection. No less than 12 hours of him getting sick (more like 8), I found my home in the bathroom for the next 20 hours. Can we say very contagious!? Today, I could finally lift my head up off the pillow. :) Thankfully, no one else fell ill (SO FAR). I am hoping the rest of the family escapes this one. It's a doozey!!!!

John took off a Sunday at Oasis for the first time in 9 months; partially because of me not being 100% and partially because he felt that that was what was best for our family right now. We just REALLY needed a break. After naptime, we enjoyed our first Sunday afternoon as a family doing family like things (a movie, supper, shopping). It was truly WONDERFUL and we both enjoyed having our first Sunday afternoon together, in a non-ministry way, in almost a year! What a blessing. Sundays, for us, are usually busy, crammed and hectic with getting ready for Oasis.

John left the responsibility of running the church up to a few growing leaders. I will let you know how things went as soon as we find out this week.

Please pray for our family. We could really use your prayers. I'm not going to be specific, but God knows EVERY detail and I know His Spirit will intercede on our behalf. PRAY HARD!!!

We are REALLY in need of a family vacation, but don't have the funds right now. It is very expensive for a family of 6 to travel outside of Lima. Please pray that God would provide us with the time (we have the vaction time, it is just difficult to leave a growing ministry) and an opportunity (even if it is right here in our home) to be refreshed and relaxed before the busy summer rush of mission teams, getting our new home ready, moving and the baby comes. If we are already tired, then we certainly will be exhausted by the time all of that starts and ends. And that is not how we want to start our new season with the baby. Thank you for all your prayers!!