I apologize that this blog is shorter than usual and is not very informative, but this is the biggest thing that has happened this week.  For those of you who read my last blog, things are improving, so thank you for your prayers!

 

Some of you may know, but for those of you who do not:

 

Today, we said goodbye to one of our family members, Jenessa.  Without going into detail, she has had some medical issues in the past week, and the decision was made that it would be best for her to return to Canada and get medical attention.  To be diplomatic, the situation is certainly less than desirable.  We all hated to see her go, and I know that she hated to leave.  We all love her so much, and she brought such joy to our team, I'm not even sure that I could begin to explain all that she meant to us.  I should say that there is still a possibility (I'm not sure how big or small) that she may be able to return, but we will just have to see what happens when she gets home and has her appointments.  I really don't have much else to say besides the fact that despite the fact that I wholly hate the fact that she is no longer with us, my soul is at peace because God has assured me again and again of His sovreignty and the perfect timing of the execution of His will.

 

Please be praying for Jenessa for safe travels back to Canada and for strenght and courage to live the life she has been called to live as she returns home.  Pray that she would be filled with the Holy Spirit so that she can continue to live out the life-change she has experienced in her three months on the trip and to continue to exude compassion, love, and joy.

I will leave you with this verse.  I believe wholeheartedly that God will be faithful to this promise in the life of his daughter, Jenessa:

 

"God causes all things to work together for good, to those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose."  Romans 8:28