Dear Supporters,
Thank you for your amazing contributions of prayer, time, encouragement, finances and smiles these last three years. My life has truly been changed through my focus being directed towards the Lord’s faithfulness. Thank you for saying yes to the Lord when He’s invited you to pray for me, visit, pray for Cairo, send money, take me out to dinner, love me well, etc. etc. etc. The multitude of blessings I’ve received have been unexpected and life giving. Thank you.
As of the end of August, I will no longer be on staff with Two Rivers Ministries, retiring my title of “Missionary” for the time being. Titles sometimes lend a hand to pride, right? 🙂 The Lord is up to something and as of right now Two Rivers Ministries may be retiring, in the sense of an organization, anyway. Of course that will only happen if God says it is. Either way, the Lord is not going to stop pursuing the people of Cairo and all of us (supporters, readers, past and present staff, believers in Cairo) will likely never stop praying for or loving the people of Cairo. May He receive His glory!
I will continue to live in Cairo, at least that’s my plan. God knows I love this place and these children and I’m grateful I don’t feel prompted to move at this time. It looks as though I will either be on an unemployed vacation as of September 1st, selling my jewelry full time (voicedesigns.etsy.com) or back in the marketplace, where I haven’t stepped foot for years. Whatever the Lord chooses, I am not career focused. That’s been the change that’s happened since I’ve moved here: I’ve watched the Lord provide for my every need, transform my ambitions and teach me to rest. I no longer desire a career or feel driven to accomplish anything. I simply desire to rest in the presence of the Lord and follow Him in whatever adventure He has for us daily. It’s a beautiful thing. He has shared with me that this next season of my life is not so much about what I do, but is about walking into my identity as a spiritual mother. Whew, new unknowns! If the Lord says the same, I will continue to update what the Lord is up to in Cairo on this blog.
I also have some other wonderful news: I’ve got a boyfriend! 🙂 About six months ago I was matched with Jordan on EHarmony (yeah, I know, I didn’t see it coming either). He’s a wonderful man, truly a blessing. He made the move from the Chicago burbs to Cairo three weeks ago and we’ve gone from living 6 hours apart to 19 blocks apart. 🙂 He’s a big part of this new season with the Lord and a very fun, joy filled addition to my life. If you’d like more details, please feel free to laugh your way through our blog: happilyunexpected.wordpress.com
So, thank you. Thank you for walking with Jesus and me on the most enjoyable adventure of my life. Thank you for serving Him by serving me. Thank you for teaching me about humility. Thank you for praying, as the fruit of your prayers are eternal change in my life and the lives of the people of Cairo. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Ephesians 3:20
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