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.
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   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.