Dear friends and family,
I want to make you aware of an exciting change in plans in the ministry I have started in Bolivia. Due to a small minor medical matter, out of Kelly’s control, Kelly is not in the Army and will not be leaving for training. Kelly being gone while I was gone was part of the plans for me being in Bolivia without him. SAM, Kelly, and I feel that God is opening a door to lead Kelly into ministry with me. SAM (South America Mission) felt it was important for me to reunite with Kelly in the United States. They made this decision very recently and I have been back in the United States since Wednesday 9/21/11.
I hope that through this you will be able to see the bigger picture. This is a small adjustment in our plans. Kelly and I are now free to do ministry for God together. We are trusting God with our plans for the next year. We are praying and seeking the Lord as to what exactly we should do in ministry. We both feel that God is calling us back to Bolivia as long term missionaries for HIS glory. We plan to spend this next year in preparation for a life in ministry abroad.
When I first heard that I was returning home, I was very sad because I have such a heart for the people of Bolivia and serving the people there. I felt discouraged because I felt like I had made a mistake by coming down to Bolivia for the time I was there. In this time before I left and while returning home, I was forced to draw closer to God and realize that he did have a reason for everything that he has given me the past few months.
I was taught once again that God has a plan for me when he provided a job for me immediately upon my return. The day after I returned, I was offered and accepted a full time Kindergarten teaching job with South St. Paul Public Schools. I have now been teaching for a week in a newly formed classroom. I rejoice daily in God’s provisions and his goodness! Throughout everything that I have been through the past few months, the best thing about it is that I have drawn closer to GOD. That is such a gift.
I am sure many of you have questions about my early return. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have! I am sure you will be hearing more from Kelly and I throughout the next year, and we plan to update this blog on a regular basis! Thank you for your continuing prayers and support.
Lydia-Stateside.
