The end of one phase..the beginning of another

Well, my time here in Honduras is coming to a close. I am very excited to go home and see my family and friends. But my heart is also sad to leave my students here. I have grown to love them. They are very special. They also have a lot of love to give, and are very satisfied with little things. But due to problems that are out of our control, Laura and I will not be able to return after Christmas. This makes me very very sad. But I know that God has a plan and that He is in control. I have NO Idea what I will be doing this next semester of my life. But I am choosing to trust Him. I would appreciate your prayers as we finish up our last week here. It is hard to say good bye...and we have been asked by the principal not to let the students know...this is very hard and I am not sure I can do this. Anyway, I am so thankful for all of you, and thankful for your prayers too!!! God has taught me a lot here...I am still processing it all. Psalm 33 has been a huge encouragement to me...
vs 10
"The LORD foils the plans of the nations; he thwarts the purposes of the peoples. But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance.... vs 20 We wait in hope for the LORD he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love rest upon us, O LORD, even as we put our hope in you."

God is good...

Today I am reflecting on the how good God is... I am so thankful for His goodness to me in many ways. But the most particular way today is the goodness of God in the parents that He gave me. I have been blessed so much!!!! How many people have parents that love God? Not only do my parents love me, but they love God so much more. They are a beautiful example of trusting God with every detail of their lives. Besides God they are the biggest source of wisdom in my life. They encourage me to seek what God has for me and to live my life for Him, even when it hurts them. They are my biggest cheerleaders! They are a great model of servants of God. Sometimes when things happen, I am amazed at their response of love! I praise God for them. He is good in so many ways...but what an amazing God to give me them!!! Dad and Mom.... I love you so much your the best!!!!!