We have had a relaxing time the last few days. Together as a family and some time in the community with friends. I have really enjoyed this quiet time here the last week or so...at the same time I wonder how some that we have walked beside recently are doing. I have this sadness and burden for some of what I know is happening in their lives.
Jim and I have had a tough decision to make in the last couple weeks about whether or not to continue schooling these children. God made it clear to us, that last week before Christmas break, that we would not be able to continue with their schooling at this time. We have a peace about that and at the same time it has been very painful for me. They are hurting so much and we hate to see them back in the schools here. It seems like such cruel world out there for them. I wish I could take their pain away. We are praying that the Bible knowledge we were able to give along with the discussions we had about right and wrong while they were here will stick with them and give them some hope as they face different situations. And also that we will be able to maintain our relationship with them.
There are a couple of people that were just baby Christians here, that have fallen in the last week. It has been a sad thing and I have felt this heaviness for them...I guess it is a reminder for me to pray for them. We have not been able to contact them and don't really know where they are. So that leaves us with praying and I know God can work in ways that seem impossible to us.
There was a mother that had a baby just before Christmas. The situation that this baby was born into is not good. But with her having the baby she has seemed more open to us coming around. I would like to have the opportunity to meet with her regularly in her home in the next several weeks. I am praying that those doors will open as I stop in to see her.
It has been a painful time of year here for some who have lost loved ones recently. We continue to pray for them and keep in contact with them through this time.
Amidst all of this it has been a blessed time for me. I still have to work on giving all these burdens to God and not try to carry them on my own strength.
But we have had some enjoyable times together recently and I will try to add some pics below.
Blessings to all!
Jeremy, Nathan and Bryce had a chance to play together while Jeremy was home.
Sharayah with her hat and gloves from Tara.
Jim decided to brave the icy, rough hill with the kids. Not the most comfortable ride. He could tell the next day.
Tara
Seth a couple weeks earlier after a wipe out on skis.
I think he took a wrong turn somewhere.
Look out!
Look out!
These are friends that came to see us in November. Larry, Sherry and Larry. (Let's see if I can confuse you) Larry and Sherry on the left (husband and wife) are from CO. and Sherry and Larry on the right are twin brother and sister. Larry on the right is from Phoenix. And the Larry and Sherry on the right grew up near Ft. Wayne, IN and have an Amish background. And their last name?.....Miller. We have enjoyed these 2 families and really appreciate all of their prayer support. It is amazing how God brought them into the Toews' life just over a year ago.
1 comment:
Thanks for the email. The kids and I will pray!! You are doing a good thing. May Gods blessings go with you and your family!!
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