Wrapping things up (for now) on this blog

                                 NOT "GOODBYE" BUT "SEE YA LATER!"

Jonas with Isa & Zephaniah

The school/work year is fast approaching and we will be getting back to our busy, crazy schedule again.  We are not by any means leaving Africa behind and moving on to "life as normal", but we are not going to be posting anymore on this blog until we hopefully go back in the summer of 2013 (if God so graciously allows us to return).  Thanks to all of you who have so faithfully followed our journey, prayed for us, shared our excitement, laughed with us, cried with us, supported us financially, encouraged us. 
We have not meant any of these last few posts to be used as a guilt trip, but to raise global awareness and cause people to stop and think about our American lifestyle. (Note: I did go back and add a disclaimer to the "Radical" post, so if you read it before the disclaimer, pls go back and check it).
We know it has to be the work of the Holy Spirit that will stir hearts, unveil eyes, motivate change, and transform minds. No quantity of heart-breaking photos, staggering statistics, or moving quotes will cause anyone to jump on our bandwagon....it has to be from God's prompting and leading.  We are only God's vessels and we feel compelled to share what He has placed on our hearts.  Yes, we are on a mission, and yes we hope many of you will join us by sponsoring a child (see previous posts on how to do that), and even better, come with us in 2 yrs to meet them!  But we do not want to offend or imply judgement along the way.  Again, we acknowledge that many of you are already doing amazing things for God's kingdom with your finances. We rejoice in that!  Hebrews 13:16  "Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God."

Until 2013 (or whenever God works out for us to return)......

Alea saying farewell to Lydia and Pauline from Mitumba Slum.