Where He Leads We Will Follow

Well, we have some big news to share with you all. Many of you already know our news, but we are officially making it public. Josh and I will be heading back to the states to have baby #2, but we will not be returning to Haiti after the baby is born. Much sadness and many tears have gone into this decision, but we know this is the direction God is leading our marriage and our family. It has not been fun telling our organization, our staff and the kids that we love so much and have developed a bond with over the last year. But God has also put a peace in our heart to show us this is where he is leading us. 

When we first felt called to come to Haiti, we sold all our stuff, packed up what was left and moved our family for the long haul. Or so we thought. We moved knowing we would not leave until God told us to go home or somewhere else. That time has come much sooner than we thought. We grieve leaving this country, but also rejoice in God's sovereignty. It has been very difficult for josh and I living here for many reasons, and most of them are even too hard to explain. 

Please continue to pray for us as we continue to say the difficult goodbyes that lie ahead. Please pray for us as we pack up all our belongings and move back to the states. Please pray for as we transition back into the American culture that we have been removed from for a year. Please also pray for us and the new journey that lies ahead of us. 

We do not feel like our time on the mission field is done at this point either. We prayed about coming home, and God answered by opening the door with another opportunity. So early next year, we will be joining our church and moving to Bangkok, Thailand. 

We want each of you to know that these two events are in no way connected, except through God's divine plan. We had been presented with the opportunity to move to Bangkok previously,  but felt our time in Haiti was not finished. When we began to pray about moving home from Haiti, God kept answering us with Bangkok. Ultimately, we are moving home from Haiti because it is the best thing for our family and because we feel this is what God is telling us to do. 

Just as we felt like we were crazy for moving to a 3rd world country with our 7 month old daughter and leaving all our family, friends and things behind, we feel equally as crazy to be leaving one mission field for another with another 7ish month old and 2 year old and moving half way across the world from our family as friends. 

Needless to say, your prayers will be greatly appreciated throughout the many transitions our family will encounter in the next year. We love you all so much and are so thankful for all your support.