Our most exciting news is that Tom's parents are here in Belize visiting with us for two weeks! We are so grateful to have some company and thrilled to be able to spend some time with them and show them around. They came to church with us last night and got to experience first hand Tom's teaching and the discussion group afterward.
Last night Tom began a new series on boundaries... called Can Christians Love too Much. One of his points was about being responsible 'to others' but responsible 'for yourself'. It was great to see that people in the discussion group 'got it'!
Religion classes with the children at the elementary school are going well. Yesterday we talked about how God knows each one of them by name and would never call out "hey you!" We made name tags mostly for my benefit so that I could get to know them better and not call them all sweetheart as I am prone to do.
We have to get our visitor's permits renewed once again. We tried to get in there yesterday but we were too late, the cashier had already closed down for the day. We are looking forward to the day when we are granted missionary status so that we don't have to do the renewals monthly but can do them yearly instead. Hopefully in the next month or so that will happen.
Well, I need to run and get ready for my class with my sweethearts... and then after that we are off to show Tom's parents more of this beautiful country. So grateful for the car and that it is just large enough for the four of us to go exploring in!
Last night Tom began a new series on boundaries... called Can Christians Love too Much. One of his points was about being responsible 'to others' but responsible 'for yourself'. It was great to see that people in the discussion group 'got it'!
Religion classes with the children at the elementary school are going well. Yesterday we talked about how God knows each one of them by name and would never call out "hey you!" We made name tags mostly for my benefit so that I could get to know them better and not call them all sweetheart as I am prone to do.
We have to get our visitor's permits renewed once again. We tried to get in there yesterday but we were too late, the cashier had already closed down for the day. We are looking forward to the day when we are granted missionary status so that we don't have to do the renewals monthly but can do them yearly instead. Hopefully in the next month or so that will happen.
Well, I need to run and get ready for my class with my sweethearts... and then after that we are off to show Tom's parents more of this beautiful country. So grateful for the car and that it is just large enough for the four of us to go exploring in!
That's great to have family with you! How long will you be ministering in Belize? Boundaries...oh, what a wonderful concept!!!!
ReplyDeleteoh how lovely friend! you go and enjoy this time! nothing better than having fam in town!:)
ReplyDeletePraying that paperwork proceeds smoothly and your status as missionaries is well established.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you today from the icy climes of midwestern Canada!
So wonderful for you to have family visit. I'll bet they are thrilled too, to be able to see their loved ones again. I wish you joyful and blessed days.
ReplyDeleteLove and Peace,
Manzanita
Mining- we are here for as long as God wants us here... we hope to retire in Belize :-)
ReplyDeleteVic & Manzanita- we have gone so long without family around we have forgotten how sweet it is!
Firefly- Thank you!!!
in thinking of honeymoon locations...i thought about Belize...please direct me to a fab website to learn about the country
ReplyDeleteSounds like it was a great evening. Enjoy Tom's family visiting and looks like you got the car just in time for their visit.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! "Yesterday we talked about how God knows each one of them by name and would never call out "hey you!" And when Christ returns he will a give us a new name only He knows! :)
ReplyDeleteYou have my prayers that everything goes smoothly getting your "paperwork fun" made less cumbersome.
ReplyDeleteHave a Blessed Day!
You had me at "sweethearts." I love that.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your family visit! It sounds like your work is going well there. So glad to see you as the hightlighted blog at forblogs... Thanks for stopping by A Season for All Things. ~ Ellen
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