Where we are...No turning back

It's been awhile since our last update. One major event that occurred was the birth of our son Hugh. He is such a blessing and Sean and Kayleigh are awesome siblings to their new brother.  Praise God. All that being said, lack of sleep and juggling the 3 kids as they now outnumber Gino and I has been a bit of a challenge. But we wanted to take time to update everyone on how God is working in our life and still moving us to the mission field.

A few weeks ago I was driving in the car praying and asking God to give me wisdom as I answered some questions someone had about us joining Operation Mobilization and what exactly we were doing.  As I was driving, Third Day was playing in the background, as I had put their concert DVD in earlier for Sean to watch.  The song "I have decided to follow Jesus" was playing and it actually brought me to tears as the meaning of those words really summed up our life the past 4 years. Here are the words:

I have decided to follow Jesus
I have decided to follow Jesus
I have decided to follow Jesus
No turning back, No turning back

The world behind me, the cross before me
The world behind me, the cross before me
The world behind me, the cross before me
No turning back, No turning back

Though none go with me, still I will follow
Though none go with me, still I will follow
Though none go with me, still I will follow
No turning back, No turning back

"No turning back".  That sums up our life right now. God has given us clear direction and has transformed our lives. We have decided to truly mean these words. To follow Him no matter what. There is no turning back and so we press forward excited to follow him step by step.  That does not mean we are perfect and that fear does not creep in, but He gives us the strength to obey His will.  We are still in the process of raising our monthly support. God has brought wonderful ministry partners already and we are at 36%.  We still need to raise 64% and our goal is still to be out there by February. There are a few trips coming up - one in March and it would be a blessing to be out there by February to get the family settled and so Gino can go in March. The team needs him and we are seeing that God is calling us louder and louder and so we are pressing on. We are praying God gives us opportunities to share with more people in order that He may be glorified as they may hear what He is doing in our lives. We are also praying that those whom we share with will prayerfully consider joining our monthly ministry support team if our ministry matches their concerns, just as Paul mentions to the Philippians (Phil 4:10) who are supporting his ministry. Whether the people we share with choose to join our ministry support team or not, we hope that their time of prayer in seeking the Lord's direction will be new, refreshing, and encouraging, building their faith in our Abba Father.

Also as we prepare to go, we are gearing up to fix up the house as much as we can so that we may put it on the market.  God keeps bringing support in surprising ways which is awesome and confirmation that we are following His will for us right now. But we must be diligent as well.  If you are reading this and are interested in meeting with us or talking to us or getting information please contact us! We'd love to share what God is doing in our lives.  Thank you all for continued prayers!