taste and see that the lord is good

30th birthday redo with the santee stewarts

2009-10-07T19:38:00.000-07:00

prayer updates

2009-09-24T20:05:00.000-07:00

please pray for pastor kefas and the pattens as they start a church plant in lagos, nigeria
*protection from sickness, accidents, robberies
*rest despite all-night vigils held by muslim neighbors during ramadan

"i wait for the lord, my soul waits, and in his word i hope" psalm 130:5

2009-09-24T19:39:00.000-07:00

been back in the states for 24 days now. still digesting my 14 months in nigeria, catching up with friends and family, and job hunting...like so many others. there are many ministry needs here in my home church, cc yuma. there are also weekly opportunities to stay connected with missions in mexico, but i'm praying for the lord to clearly show me where he wants me to serve. willing to go, but willing to stay too! just awaiting orders, but until then...

"indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame." psalm 25:3a

"wait for the lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the lord!" psalm 27:14

"but for you, o lord, for what do i wait? my hope is in you." psalm 39:7

feeling at home with sisters, annie and deb, and with dad and mom

2009-09-01T11:39:00.000-07:00

and with chris, paige, lauren, charlie, uncle patrick, and bret

2009-09-01T11:35:00.000-07:00

reunited with friends in hungary like the fosters

2009-08-22T19:30:00.000-07:00

and friends like shaun and megs

2009-08-22T10:33:00.000-07:00

prince and florence lawrence

2009-08-16T18:54:00.000-07:00

we danced and danced...

2009-08-15T18:59:00.000-07:00

we laughed and laughed...

2009-08-15T18:52:00.000-07:00

we sang and sang...

2009-08-15T18:48:00.000-07:00

niki was looking "take away" along with 10 other bridesmaids

2009-08-15T18:45:00.000-07:00

goodbye to the lovely kiddos at the abuja children's home

2009-08-12T19:22:00.000-07:00

2009-08-12T19:13:00.000-07:00

chidara and jeni

2009-08-12T19:11:00.000-07:00

patience and niki

2009-08-12T19:07:00.000-07:00

2009-05-21T01:41:00.000-07:00

The Delayed Answer to Prayer

2009-05-21T01:18:00.000-07:00

So, after 7 months serving here alone, God has seen fit to answer my greatest longing and the request of many in my home church...having another woman in ministry. Nurse Agi returned in April and then Lauren came just a few weeks ago. This is how I always pictured doing ministry here. I guess, the Lord knew that I need some work first. BUT now I'm thankful for their encouragement and companionship in service to our Jesus as we co-labor together for His glory and His kingdom.

Jeanette's Visit

2009-02-18T06:20:00.000-08:00

Back in Nigeria

2009-01-29T04:50:00.000-08:00

Thanks for your prayers for safety in travel back to Abuja, Nigeria...our layover in Lagos was dicey, but we made it through (albeit, with $40 less than before) ! Prompts us pray for the Lord to convict hearts of so much corruption and dishonest gain. Josh and I returned on Sunday afternoon where his fiance and some of our friends met us a the airport. It has been sweet reunions over the past few days! There are many great changes that have taken place, and we are all excited about the changes the Lord wants to do in and through us. Slept through the night finally so maybe I'm on the road to recovery from jet-lag. Jeanette Lange arrives tomorrow morning, and we'll have a full schedule for the next five days as we prepare for a three-day women's conference where she will be teaching five sessions on being a godly woman, mother, and wife. Soooo excited to host her in my lonely flat! I am anticipating much encouragement from her since that's just who she is...my encourager! Thank God for her and for her visit to Africa!!!

Testifying of His Goodness

2009-01-16T21:36:00.000-08:00

Love, love, love testifying of God's goodness and protection with His kids! I jumped at the opportunity to share pictures and to describe life in Nigeria with 90 public school children on Wednesday, then to about 30 Jr. and Sr. High students at a Christian school today. The students were very inquisitive especially about the Jos riots. I love telling them about the God I serve Who reaches out to a lost world, while still so many are struggling to reach out to God through their actions.

2009-01-16T21:30:00.000-08:00

My niece, Lydi-bug, is full of surprises. She's saying over 20 words and even has her own language. Her parents and I have encouraged her by responding to her babbled communication.

Still in the States

2009-01-11T16:05:00.000-08:00

Just returned from the CC mission's conference which was amazing! Had such a great time catching up with friends and was so encouraged by the speakers. Less than two weeks away from returning to Nigeria, I'm jazzed. I'm excited to get back in the game and finish well.

Home for the Holidays

2008-12-21T13:07:00.000-08:00

Surprise! I'm home for the holidays!! My dad called me over a week ago and asked me to come home for Christmas as a surprise for my mom. I flew out on Tuesday and arrived in Yuma on Friday. Mom was shocked, but very relieved and excited to see me. I'm also very thankful to be home for a month before returning to Nigeria on January 24th. I'm going to use the month to spend as much time with my family especially my niece, Lydia, and to catch up with friends and soak in hot baths and stuff myself with all the fresh fruit and vegetables that I can find! I will also use this time to be refreshed in the Lord and to gain fresh insights and new perspective on the ministry that the Lord has called me to do in Jikwoyi.

Week 3

2008-07-15T03:33:00.000-07:00

I've been here in Nigeria for almost three weeks, and God is good. The days are full. There's much work to do and I've jumped right into it. Thanks for those of you who prayed for team unity because with 10 missionaries living in a three bedroom house those prayers are so valued and have been answered. Please keep praying for the church building as we are overgrowing the space rented. Yes, there has been spiritual attack and gnarly bugs and frustration with power on and off again, but there has been peace and joy and a love for the people here that I couldn't have anticipated.

2008-06-25T12:30:00.000-07:00

The Foundations Conference in Hungary:
Zsuzsa, Marc, Taewo (Nigerian) serving in Serbia

2008-06-25T12:27:00.000-07:00

Reuniting in Hungary with Ethiopian friends, Mekdes and Gemet

Get On Your Marks, Get Set, Go!

2008-05-26T18:38:00.001-07:00

Heading out to the Foundations Conference in Hungary, meeting up with Pastor Prince from CC Abuja and Nurse Agi, and then flying down to Nigeria.

College Grad

2008-05-26T18:04:00.000-07:00

Congrats to Aaron (my BFFs hubby) for graduating with his BA from Mesa State College!

Disneyland

2008-05-26T17:54:00.000-07:00

It really is the "happiest place on earth" when you're with the ones you love!

2008-04-01T22:40:00.000-07:00

Will be with these kiddos in just a few months since I have committed to serving at Calvary Chapel Abuja, Nigeria for a year.

There's Deb

2008-04-01T22:37:00.000-07:00

Family Foto - Deb

2008-04-01T22:36:00.000-07:00

Off to Nigeria

2008-03-27T13:43:00.000-07:00

I have my ticket to fly to Hungary on June 11 for the Foundations Conference. Whilst there I will meet up with Nurse Agi and Pastor Prince and the three of us will fly together to Abuja, Nigeria on June 26.