Special Blessings

God has been providing for our needs during our transition to Temuco. The process of our mini van being released from customs has been frustrating to say the least. We arrived in Temuco without a vehicle and not looking forward to running all the errands by city bus, taxi, or walking. Our co-workers, Dan and Liz T., are allowing us to use their small truck while we wait for our mini van. This truly has been a blessing from God!

While the truck is small, our whole family "fits" inside and we are able to get to church and around town. The truck bed has come in handy several times on our runs to stores buying furniture, groceries, and hauling stuff. Thanks again Dan and Liz for your sacrificial hearts!

As for the most recent update on our mini van's process: Our recent appeal to release our van has been denied due to some alleged technicality. This technicality is groundless and our field director will call the appropriate office to sort it out. Please continue to pray for this matter. Having our vehicle will allow our family to function in a more effective way.

Another special blessing has been the mechanical help of our co-worker, and mentor, Daryl Thompson. He has graciously given some of his time to come over to the house and help with some of the small projects. Daryl hasn't just come over to fix or finish projects, but to also patiently teach me about what tools I need, how to solder, and the ins and outs of Chilean plumbing. I appreciate his help, since I readily admit I am not the "handiest" of carpenters, plumbers, electricians, or jack-of-all-trades.

Above: Daryl helped in the installation of our washer and gas dryer.
Below: He also brought over some needed tools that I didn't own or even knew how to use.

We are thankful for these special blessings that the Lord has given during our transition time. Our house is almost ready to be declared a "non-disaster zone". We still have many tubs to unpack and things to find their final home around the house. Kristi started homeschool back up this morning, after a long break (due to the many different changes that have taken place since Dec. 08: Texas to MN, MN to FL, FL to Santiago, and now Santiago to Temuco).

Continue to pray for our family and ministry here in Temuco. We love hearing from you and we miss you all.