Update: 9.7.09

Good afternoon everyone

I hope this post finds you all doing well and enjoying the transition from summer to fall. There really isn't a transition here since the weather here is considered an "eternal spring".

But, anyway, I just wanted to let you know that Jackie and I are doing and still enjoying our time in Bogota, but we do have some prayer requests. We are not sure what exactly is going around the school, but there are a lot of kids sick. For instance on Friday and today Jackie had only 8 and 9 students in class respectively. I also had 9 kids missing in first grade PE today. Please pray that the students (and teachers) would get well soon and be able to get back to school as soon as possible.

Also, please pray for our continued support as we have seen God provide in great ways for us, but we are still a little bit short. We are about 80% supported and just waiting on that last 20% to come in. We praise God that so many people have been willing to be involved in our ministry with financial and prayer support. Thank you!

Continue to pray for Jackie's health as we know this is going to be on going, it would be different if it wasn't something we dealt with back in the states. But, since we are here it makes it a little tougher as far as medical care and being able to take care of her. We thank you for your prayers and we do hope we can find out what exactly the problem is.

We are excited about this weekend as well because we are going on the staff retreat to Villeta in Colombia for a time of team building and getting to know all the staff at the school. It should be a nice break after a very busy start to the school year.

Also, in two weeks we start our ministries and we are very excited about those starting up and look forward to seeing all that God has in store for us as we go.

Again we can't thank you enough for your prayers and continued support. Thank you and God bless!