4 more days

Travis and I are taking off this Thursday. It is crazy to think that this time next week will be living in another country. I have experienced a range of emotions the past couple of days (sadness-excitement, stress-a little less stress), and Travis has stayed pretty even keeled. A few friends got together the other night to say goodbye. We started tearing up a bit:

Please pray for us this week:

1) Peace as we finish packing up.

2) Joy as look ahead.

3) Contentment as we have no idea what life will actually look like.

4) Patience with each other ;-)

The 1990's

I don't think you realize how much junk you have until you have to move. So today was a reminder that we have a lot of random stuff. Check out these gems that I found tucked away in the closet:

I think Travis was in middle school, and I was in elementary school. Trav still rocks awesome glasses (with thicker frames). My hair has not been that short since that picture.

Please pray for...

1. Peace as we pack.

2. Joy as we transition.

3. Faith as we say goodbye to our cars, apartment and other stuff.

4. Trust that God has gone before us in everything.

Commissioning

Travis and I will officially be commissioned this Sunday, September 18, from Woodsedge Community Church at the 9:30 and 11:15 services. All are welcome!

I am second

The Woodlands United Methodist Church is currently doing a series based off the, "I am second," campaign. Travis and I had the opportunity to share our stories.

So it is official

Travis and I are officially leaving the country on September 29, the day before my birthday ;-)

Our plan is to fly to Lima, spend a few days with my Peruvian family, take a 7 hour bus to Tarma, spend about 5 days with a church planting team, return to Lima and then fly to Arequipa. We hope to be in Arequipa on October 12.

A map so you can see where we are headed.

The Berrocals (my Peruvian family). The kids are older now.

Tarma

A view of some outskirts in Lima.

Arequipa

Until then, we will be sorting through and selling our stuff, taking care of final details and spending time with friends and family. Let us know if you want to get together.