Hi,
We have had many awesome things happen over the past couple of week and wanted to update you. So here it goes:
1.) Our house: It sold through word of mouth (Thanks to Darren Duncan and Esther Payne). The couple that we had emailed about earlier is buying our home and we couldn't be happier for them. They love the Lord and have already reached out to our neighbors. Mike and Karli are a huge answer to our prayers. Our house is scheduled to close the 31st of August.
2.) Star: This is our family dog that we love dearly. She is an 8 year old Golden Retriever. A real mamma's dog, follows Jill around everywhere. Mike and Karli are going to keep her here at the house and make her part of their family. They are even letting us leave Star's bed. This will be much easier on Star as she will be able to keep her same routine.
3.) Chickens: You may have already figured out that Mike adn Karli are pretty cool people. They are keeping our chickens as well.
4.) Our Republic of South Africa home: Our housing situation has changed. We spoke with Jody in South Africa and she informed us of a home that was opening up on a different farm across the way from GMSA. It is a large 4 bedroom home. Wow! It was described as "rough". However our brothers and sisters in South Africa are working on it to help prepare it for our family. This is a gut bomb for me after being there and meeting the people of Storehouse Church and the ministry team of GMSA. Seeing how hard they work, how much more difficult their many of lives are and now know that they are laboring for my family is very humbling. It is a trememdous honor and priveledge to be able to serve them. We hope that many of you will be able to come and experience the love of the South African people as we are now even though we are not there yet.
5.) Our Visa: Got em! We were approved for three years and our children were provided with accompanying visas. This means that we will not be needing to meet with the school districts to have our studies reviewed, latered and or approved. We made a verbal agreement with the consulate to have our FBI background checks sent to them once they were received in Portland by my parents. This was to have taken 16-18 weeks. The background checks arrived this am in Portland after 3 weeks and by the way they were clean (no arrest record).
6.) Tickets: Air fare has dropped considerably. The Lord opened up a door and we were able to purchase round trip tickets from Seattle for a little over $6,000. This was a huge savings. We are leaving September the 25th .
Amazing, isnt't it? This has all transpired in the last 3 weeks. As I write this I am shaking my head. I knew in my heart that the Lord was working this out but to put it on paper and see it is awesome. Jesus said that He is "the way". More than the way just the way to salvation, He makes a way, He provides. Hebrews tells us that He is a new and living way. The way we travel is organic, dynamic and not just alive, but the source of life. We are on Him, surrounded by HIm and filled with His presence. I want to encourage you this morning with what the Lord has done. We appreciate all your prayers and financial support. Take some time as you read this and thank the Lord for what He has done and is doing.
Our new email address is bomanclan@gmail.com
blessings,
The Bomans