Good friends make a happy heart.

I saw this picture today and it made me very happy. Andrea, I miss you so much! I wish i could visit you in Equador.

Thanksgiving in San Francisco

At the last minute we decided to go to San Fran the week of Thanksgiving to visit Tony's grandparents. What a trip! We got to see the Bakers - what a blast - I heart the Bakers. We also got some quality time with some of Tony's extended family. First of all I love Tony's family so much. I must have the best in-laws in the whole world because I just don't know how it could get any better. Additionally, his extended family is so awesome. I met some family members for the first time and got to know some that I've only connected with a few times. Family is so important, what a blessing. It only makes me a little sad that we will leave the country in a bit and be so far away. But oh the joy that fills our hearts knowing they love and support us.

Monroeville & Prophetic Prayer

So far in our travels one of the highlights has been the missions convention at Monroeville Assembly. It was a 5 day celebration of missions and a true blessing for us. Lori (pastor Lance's wife) planned everything with her team and it was simply amazing. It brought the term "Missions Convention" to a whole new level for me. The best part was that we felt like we really connected with people. We saw them 4 days in a row and had deep conversations. I really feel like they know who we are and it is such a comfort to know they will be praying for us. Tony and I joked that there were 2 things they made sure of, 1. we weren't under feed (very important in the A/G) and 2. we weren't under prayed for - we were prayed over so much I feel like we could go right now and we'd have such an amazing prayer covering we'd do great things. However something happened in one of the final prayer sessions that took me off guard, prophetic prayer. It was so amazing how this group of a dozen or so people prayed with such knowledge. They call their group FireStarters and boy did they start a fire. It was very sobering and humbling that God would speak to us the words he did, and also inspiring - I want to be a firestarter. The amazing thing was there were 3 other missionaries with us who they prayed for and each had a prophetic message that was right on - oh to be that close to Jesus. There is no greater gift then a word from the Lord. Additionally at the close of the convention we debriefed a little with the pastor and his wife and he also had a word for us the just resounded with our spirits - Fear Not. God is good. -- all the time.