Many have asked about our next steps and when we will actually be going to Brazil. Well, here is what needs to be done in the next few months before we go.
1. Wrap up things in Saline, LA. As I've mentioned before I believe, we would LOVE to have a place to come back to on furloughs and such. The best place to have that place, as far as we can see so far, would be in Saline...kind of a good home base. For some, having a house here in the States would be a little frivolous. But, for several reasons, we feel the need to at least explore the options...one being that we were actually strongly advised and encouraged to do so by a missionary there in Brazil. Also, it just seems that it would be so practical for us specifically since we will most likely have a jillion kiddos. O.K., maybe not a jillion, but too many to just stay anywhere with anyone. Not quite do-able with a slew of children, all ages. But, we'll see...just going to look and see what opens up to us, if anything.
2. Find and set up everything with a "sending agency." This is a group/company/church that would basically handle the finances, etc. for us. It is much more involved than that really. But, another thing that must be done and set up through a series of meetings.
3. Raise support.
4. Get together a "packet" of information about Asas de Socorro and our involvement there to share with friends, family, church groups.
5. And, of course, last but not least...we are to add another baby to our family in the next 5 weeks. So, that will take some time out of our schedule too. :)
These are just some of the big things that need to be done...along with many small things. So, maybe you can get an idea of how we are just not sure how long these things will take, or the timeframe in which we will work on each. But, we will just let you know what we are up to day by day. It will be a fun time of continuing to just "play things by ear."
Please continue to keep us in prayer concerning all of these things. We are very excited to see how everything unfolds.
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MICHAWN'S MEANDERINGS
I am...Michawn. I am married to Joel. He is a pilot/mechanic. We have 4 fabulous kiddos...Grady (13), Hadley (12), Eissa (10 1/2), and Cass (9). See that picture up there? Yes, they've really grown up since then. :( Happens fast. I homeschool, which I *love*...wouldn't trade that time with them for anything. We lived in Brazil for 5 years, but almost 5 years ago moved back to the United States. The 'Joel. Michawn.' blog series explains all of that. We still serve with Asas de Socorro (Wings of Help), a Brazilian mission organization...we just now do it remotely. We are still excited about what God has for us and this blog is still a great way for you to see it all daily unfold...but a lot has happened in the past five years. That is what is currently being written about. (This little blip updated in March 2017)
I am passionate about Jesus, my children, reaching others with Jesus' true love and grace, equality for all, and adoption, along with a few other things. :) Praying I do all that God has for me to do in this life.
I am passionate about Jesus, my children, reaching others with Jesus' true love and grace, equality for all, and adoption, along with a few other things. :) Praying I do all that God has for me to do in this life.
3 comments:
You know you are ALWAYS welcome at our house. Even with a jillion kids. Some of my favorite memories are of going to Granny's and sleeping on pallets. It would be great to have a house here but if not, just come home.
Love,
Mama
True, although sleeping on pallets for a couple of nights and sleeping on pallets for 6 months - 1 year...2 completely different things. :) We might have to take you up on it though...we'll see.
That's true. We'll just put up more beds if need be. I think you will probably find a place, though. Kids won't mind blow-up mattresses either. Let me know about schedule plans.
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