No Room for Doubt

  God never ceases to amaze me...

    There have been days that I've felt overwhelmed by the release of the things that I have thought to be so precious...that I have counted as super important in my life. I have felt overwhelmed by the great changes occurring around me. There are days that tears fall uncontrollably. But...Do you know what is amazing? All of these changes...they are molding me....and my family. We are being transformed. Although we face adversity...God is there...He is here. He defends us. He brings us joy unspeakable inside our hearts.
  We are comforted.
    I am amazed. God has hand-picked and sent people our way to bless us. I'm not sure they are even aware. This is what I mean:We are selling our treasures...we are giving up our precious family pets...BUT God has sent the most precious people to care for them. Each family has been such an encouragement to our lives. I am so overwhelmed by His love. Our paths have crossed for a greater purpose.

Raleigh @ his new home w/his new bffs.

Luna & Lynka were able to be taken home together. YAY! Look how happy they are:)

   So...all I can say is...I can see God in all of this...and in the people He has sent our way...even those who have bought items from us.

  You see...we are pouring ourselves out...only to be filled by His love. The only possible way to love others the way He loves us...

What if we all walked around representing God's love....

 
 
 

THE CALL

I figure I better go ahead and blog the news.

  Both Josh and I have been praying for the same thing...without the other knowing. We asked God to show us what our main purpose was...what He wanted for our lives.
   Keep up with me here...
   Most of my life, I've felt that I was suppose to go to Africa. As a youth, I felt pulled towards youth and missions. I had no idea that it would all be on purpose...In fact, about 3 weeks ago I was riding in my car, contemplating...talking to God about why I kept on holding on the the thought of Africa.
   God is so cool.
   Josh had been thinking the exact same thoughts as me...whoa right:) Yeah, we are one:) He had no idea what I'd been praying about...or the thoughts I'd been thinking...or the pull on my heart. I mentioned to him how I wanted to help children overseas in places like India, Africa, Asia, etc...He responded with, " Let's go! I'm ready!" I didn't expect that...I sat on the couch and tears began to stream down my face. I thought, " Am I willing to give up everything to help the helpless?" I felt very humbled. The thought of giving up my precious cats ( I am aware some do not understand, but think of something very precious to you) made me want to shout, "NO!" I thought of how Jesus was such a great sacrifice...
   Overnight, God transformed my heart even more. He said, " You were made for this."  I could actually feel the Potter (God) molding me. He was pressing me down into a puddle of clay-what seems like a mess. I felt like my heart was being melted down. Now, He is molding me into what I am to become. WOW! HA!
   Josh and I already love each other, but I can see how God has instantly strengthened us even more. Super cool! We look back on our lives, and we can see how everything was planned perfectly to prepare us for such a time as this...-every dream...every vision...every prophetic word spoken over our lives both together and individually throughout our lives...EVERYTHING lines up...
   We have never been in such strong agreement on one thing...We have never felt so strongly..
SO WHAT NOW:
  We are in preparation. We are selling pretty much everything. There are things we are selling now..and things we will sell closer to time to leave...(I'll get to that) Our house is for sale, too. We do not plan to quit our jobs or sell our vehicles until right before we leave.
  WHERE WHAAA?
   First, we 3 will attend a mission school in Mozambique(AFRICA). The school will last approximately 3 months.  Afterwards, we will then go into long-term missions. We will be assigned, and transfer from Mozambique to wherever God sends. This is our lifes' mission.
   WHEN?
   We aren't exactly sure...could be this year or next year. Whenever God has everything in order, we will go.
I am going to start a newsletter. If you are interested, shoot me your mailing address:)
    I will try my best to keep everybody updated.
Feel free to pray for us:) AND Please, PRAY FOR OUR FAMILIES.
We love you all.

Sacrifice

    There is something stirring in mine and Josh's souls. I can't wait to share with you all. I will say that we are purposely paying off all of our debt...all of it. This includes our home. In order for us to move forward with what God has planned for our lives, this is necessary. We are not completely ready to reveal all details, but I will post about it soon.

    I am currently going to the gym. It's time for me to get serious about getting fit.
    We will be finding new homes for our beloved pets. I am very very sad about giving up my sweet furry kids. It is a must that I find them the right homes...I need people who will love and cherish them. I have 2 cats...fairly young about 1-2 years old, and a kitten who was born Sept 9. These babies must be inside only pets, and treated with respect and love. I do not like declawing.
   Also, we have 2 beautiful dogs. They MUST go to homes that understand their breeds. (Siberian Husky and a Malamute/Shepherd) They were both rescues, and we want to keep them safe. They require an at least 5ft-6ft fenced in area...the fence cannot be chain link...they climb...and remember jump...once they are out...good luck catching them. In Summer, they require a pool and plenty shade. They cannot be with small pets. The big boy cannot be with other male pets and must be acclimated to other animals. All of these pets are great with children.
   I will also be selling my fish tanks. I have a 55 gallon with stand and cover, 29 gallon with stand and cover, and a smaller 10 gallon alone.
  Giving up all of these things is very hard for me and my family. I have cried quite a lot, and am sure it will continue. They are not all sad tears. I am overwhelmed.

There is a greater commission on our lives.

Love is Sacrifice...
1 Corinthians 13

Close your eyes the first time you listen(so you can really listen). Listen to it a second time with eyes open:)