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I have started and stopped this blog about 5 times. I am just not sure what to write. We feel God has us at a crossroads between two different organizations; both would be a blessing to work with and we can see where we would fit in both situations. Yet we are still waiting for God's direction. His direction is not a voice in the wind or in our minds (although sometimes it is), but is instead a deep sense of 'this is right'. Not because of logic (although of course that plays into it) but because in the waiting, we can sense and hear the Holy Spirit's assurance. We are waiting on that assurance. 

The interesting thing that I am learning as I wait is that I believe this is where God always wants me to be. Not focused on the end results of my marriage, family, friendships, mission or job, but completely focused on relating to my God. I am reading "My Utmost for His Highest" and August 5th states, 

"A Christian is someone who trusts in the knowledge and the wisdom of God, not in his own abilities. If we have a purpose of our own, it destroys the simplicity and the calm, relaxed pace which should be characteristic of the children of God."

Simplicity, calm, relaxed pace...not dependant on circumstances, but only on my focus. 

Prayer requests:

-Pray for direction for our family. We want to hear clearly from God where he wants us to serve next

-Pray for protection; emotional, physical, and spiritual

-Pray for your missionaries. They need your prayers. 

The place we are staying has an elderly program. The kids and I have been able to be part of handing out food every Monday. It is a fun time of singing together, praying together, and connecting. 

Our fellow missionary friend is a big guy too (how many big, white, and bald guys are in Haiti?!?!). This is a VERY little van. :)

We found the UN restaurant on the UN base. Its cheap, has a tv, and has ice cream. This is the kiddos choosing their ice cream. (Its the small things)

Huge parking lot in Haiti, and the only three cars in it are around the tree. Made me smile. 

The kids and I had the opportunity to serve along side a short term mission team doing a VBS. There were about 130 children that were ministered to through song, sports, play, dance, crafts, and lessons. 

Sierra absolutely loves the little ones.  

This little one wouldn't smile the first day so I snuck her some oreos. As you can see, I won her over. What a beautiful peanut. 

This particular short term mission team really loved on my kids. I am grateful that they were so willing to befriend my missionary kids and encoraged them in their spiritual life. 

Touch is universal. 

Fun outside activities at the VBS.

My cute hubby mowing the lawn.