Saturday Post -- 10/09/16

Grandma = Noodles.

Well, last Saturday was a rare, full-on blog write-off (pun fully intended) due to us being a parent down while Amanda picked up her mother from Santa Cruz, and today's not going to be much better. This morning, I (Craig) had the monthly Langham preaching class, only to return and swap the car with Amanda, who is doing the weekly grocery shop. Normally, I can rely on Selene for backup when Amanda is out. But, then again, Amanda is not normally shopping!

Selene has, of course, been a huge help since arriving last weekend; being away from her grandchild for such extended periods means that no childcare stretch is too long, and that has released us to get on with a little more work this week. That said, we are beginning to miss Sam just a little! The ample Asian cuisine is going some way to make up for that longing, mind you.

So I'd best make the most of the time I have with him right now. Here are our prayer points, and we greatly appreciate your petitions on our behalf.

Prayer

• Later this week, it's Craig's turn to hit the big smoke, as he is attending a conference on cross-cultural communication in Santa Cruz. Pray for safe travels and an encouraging few days there (this is through one of our Latin Link contacts, so we're excited that this partnership is already paying dividends).
• Keep praying for Sam's passport application, which really should be with us by now (it is not!).
• Pray for guidance in our various discipleship relationships, and for 'feeding' for ourselves.
• For wisdom in decision-making in our respective leadership positions at the Foundation and the church.

Praise

• Give thanks for Selene's safe arrival in Bolivia, and for the massive support she has already provided us; three more weeks await!
• For our latest volunteer, Melissa Olmstead, who is settling in well having arrived here nearly two weeks ago. 

¡Que Dios les bendiga!

Craig & Amanda