Life can be so strange. We plan, save, look forward and prepare but never really know what a day holds or where life may take us.
In the past 4 years, our family has moved from Peru to Sulphur Springs, TX for a year, moved back to Lima, Peru for a year, moved to the jungle town of Pichanaki, Peru for a year, then moved back to Sulphur Springs for another year. Craziness. Now when I am asked a question about the future, I just respond with "Only God knows" because that is the truth. Life (and God) has taken us on many adventures in many different places, most of which I didn't expect or necessarily plan for.
You'd think I'd be the most flexible person in the world by now, but I still really, really like to know things ahead of time and really, really like to be prepared emotionally for changes. Life doesn't always work that way, does it? It does help to be married to the most flexible, adaptable man alive. I am also very grateful to have super resilient children, who take changes in stride and who amaze me with their strength and trust. I can learn a lot from them.
We were able to return to Peru for 2 weeks recently, and work alongside some wonderful people from our home church, Central Baptist. It was such a blessing to see the people in Pichanaki that we were able to win to Christ still attending church, still hungering after God. It was wonderful to leave them with their own property and church building professionally wired (and well painted!). I was inspired by the heart and muscle put into the work during this time. Texans are a strong lot, I'll say that!!!! It was nice to be back in Peru for a time, but I am also so thankful to be back in the USA, back with our church family.
Wherever life takes us, knowing we are following after a Heavenly Father who has already seen our entire life played out and knows exactly where we need to be and when, we can rest in this and trust that His plans are perfect and good.
