Although we had not raised our full budget by the end of June, we were close enough that we were given permission to buy plane tickets for end of July. As the time approached, we fell into a whirlwind of activity that included continuing itineration travel on weekends, moving out of our house, preparing it to be rented out in our absence, packing the portion to be taken with us to Cape Town, and saying goodbye to family.
When end of July came, we got on the plane and made the trip. We left Springfield on a Tuesday afternoon and arrived in Cape Town on Thursday morning. Getting settled in our house on this side while battling jet lag kept us distracted for the first several days, but now we are almost in a workable routine -- and just in time for the new semester, which started yesterday.
After arriving here, we got a reminder from the home office that we are still $61 per month short of our budget. We have come so far that this amount seems insignificant, but it is still a need. By policy, we may not be eligible to get our ordinary work expenses reimbursed until this detail is taken care of and we are eligible for "final budget clearance." If anyone feels God directing them to help us with this amount, or part of it, please let us know.
The fourteen months in the USA seemed longer to us. At times it seemed impossible that we would make it back in time for this semester. We are grateful to God and to all those He used to help us get back where we know we belong for this season. Please join us in thanking God for his faithfulness as we celebrate another major milestone in our lives. We made it back for the beginning of another term of ministry!
When end of July came, we got on the plane and made the trip. We left Springfield on a Tuesday afternoon and arrived in Cape Town on Thursday morning. Getting settled in our house on this side while battling jet lag kept us distracted for the first several days, but now we are almost in a workable routine -- and just in time for the new semester, which started yesterday.
After arriving here, we got a reminder from the home office that we are still $61 per month short of our budget. We have come so far that this amount seems insignificant, but it is still a need. By policy, we may not be eligible to get our ordinary work expenses reimbursed until this detail is taken care of and we are eligible for "final budget clearance." If anyone feels God directing them to help us with this amount, or part of it, please let us know.
The fourteen months in the USA seemed longer to us. At times it seemed impossible that we would make it back in time for this semester. We are grateful to God and to all those He used to help us get back where we know we belong for this season. Please join us in thanking God for his faithfulness as we celebrate another major milestone in our lives. We made it back for the beginning of another term of ministry!
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