Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Pizza for dinner!!!

I think I've said this 100 times already, it came as quick as I knew it would, but it's here!! We are officially packed, minus those day to day items. I was worried about getting our teaching supplies to fit into our luggage, but after we went shopping for snacks, that was a whole other question. Snacks are going to be vital...lol!

Pizza is for dinner tonight!! We had to have it before we left because we most likely will not have it while we are gone, I'm guessing that will be our meal we return as well...haha!! Then Taylor talked me into ice cream, a rare item in our house.




It's been over 4 years since our first trip and my heart has yearned to go back ever since. From Taylor quickly falling in love with our stories and pictures, to God waking me up at 5 am, I can already look back and see how God orchestrated this trip for the past 2 years. Each year as the trip dates were announced I'd quickly look at our calendar and ask, "This year Lord?" When the answers where no, I was disappointed, but understood. Then when he said, yes to this trip it couldn't have been more clear. The dates were perfect, other than Taylor being in school, but we prayed and asked for the doors to be open for her and they were. She has amazing support from the school and one of the best teachers yet! I quickly had peace with these confirmations. Alley and I have been placed in jobs that have allowed the flexibility with the extra time off, and so much family support, Terry most especially, but also including our church family. We couldn't ask for more!

All of these confirmations have been huge to us knowing this year was the year He said yes! There's nothing else more exciting to me, than watching Him work in our lives. I share this with you not to boast, but to encourage you to keep watch for Him to work in your life! Do you journal? That's a great way to start seeing each day, and each step He is with you. Be sure to give Him the glory when those confirmations are revealed! 

We are truly blessed for all of your support and can't wait to share the trip with you when we return.


We are going for only one reason, to show and share the love of Christ.


Becky, Alley and Taylor

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

It may be empty today, but...


it will soon be loaded up with everything we need for 17 days!!!


Yup the bags are officially out and about to be packed! The check list is in the works, all of those many things to do prior to leaving are almost done (I really thought they would be never ending, like I need a vacation just for preparing for this trip...lol) the travel itinerary is ready (did I tell you we will traveling for over 2 days to get there...eek!) I think the travel is the hardest part of the trip, I remember last time the flights there weren't so bad, but coming back is harder because we are usually so ready to be home and it will feel like forever getting here.

Pray for Taylor as these flights will be her first ever...she doesn't seem to have any anxiety as of now, and she does handle motion very well, so I pray she stays in peace about it. She has stated that she's pretty excited about the plane ride :) I'm thankful the first flight is a short one, nothing like what we did to Alley on her first one...which she handled like a trooper! I can already see lots of Swahili practicing, book reading, movie watching, as well as many games of UNO and Skip-bo in play until we pass out!

Continue to pray for the Terry while he stays home handling the daily tasks. Pray for peace and low anxiety levels as well. We will miss several life events while we are gone, Terry's bday (Sept 25th), my parents anniversary (Sept. 20th) and my mom's bday (Sept 24th), but we will be celebrating one big one on the trip, Alley's 21st bday (Oct. 4th)!! 

Also, please continue for our team as we head out and for the mission that lies before us. May our hearts be ready and flexible to any and every opportunity God has planned. 

Thank you again in advance for all of the support!!! We love you guys and can't wait to share this experience with you.


We are going for only one reason, to show and share the love of Christ.

Becky, Alley and Taylor