Pray for:

• Safety to our trip to Ica
• For the house to not burn down while we are gone.
• For the kids to sleep in peace while we are gone.
• For no major earthquakes.
• For a fun, restful, encouraging time in Ica.
• For a word from the Lord regarding our future assignments. We have a meeting with our boss and he has an opportunity he wants to discuss with us.
• For safety during our dune-buggy adventure!!!! :) 

Refreshment

As I mentioned in yesterday's post, we are leaving today to go to a nearby city called Ica. I have some posts that are "scheduled" to upload to my blogger so be checking back for them.

Please pray that we will get to Ica safely and that our kids will be okay without us. They haven't been away from us, like this, in almost 3 years. We are going away for a work "retreat" that is hosted by our IMB supervisor. We decided to not bring all of the kids since I did not want them to miss school and John and I desperately need some time away. Since we don't have the money to go anywhere, we thought this would be a good opportunity to take advantage of a free trip out of Lima; my first, by the way. Of course, Baby Miles will be coming with us, but there will be a sweet missionary there who will be helping with the kids. Each day we will have a time of worship, a devotional, yummy food and 5 hours of free time (there is a pool). We are super excited and thankful that God has brought this time of refreshment exactly when it is needed.

Enjoy my "pre-written" posts and nos vemos.

Change of Blog Format/PRAYER REQUESTS

A HUGE THANKS TO ALL WHO CALLED OR E-MAILED PARKER. HIS DAY WAS PERFECT!! THANK YOU!

We are changing the blog format! We will blog 3 times a week, probably Monday, Wednesday and Friday (always subject to change due to life circumstances).

Mondays: Prayer Request
Wednesdays: Ministry Happenings
Friday: Picture day

This is in an effort to simplify our lives and to best keep you informed of what is happening in Lima, Peru. This blog will no longer serve as an online journal of sorts. :( Sorry!

Since it's Monday, here are the Prayer Requests:

1. That our car would be released ASAP from customs. We need this vehicle and it is hindering the work that John would like to begin (but of course, God has already begun it).

2. For God to continue to open ministry doors and opportunities. So far, they are opening at a rapid speed. Praise God!

3. Continued language and cultural aquisition and that our hearts would grow stronger and stronger for the people throughout this period of adjustment.

4. Our marriage to be strengthened and unified continually.

5. For the children to make some friends and start some activities (once again, needing the vehicle).

6. That God would direct us to the church he wants us to serve in and that we could get plugged in and acclimated quickly.

7. That we would glorify Him and Honor Him in all that we do.

8. John's dad to recover quickly.

9. That we would be excellent stewards of our time.

10. That John would have wisdom as he plans for a medical mission trip that is coming next July.

11. That our elevator would be fixed very soon so we don't have to go up 6 flights of stairs with kids and groceries.

Thank you for your prayers!