Just thought you would want to know

This is probably a very silly post. But, just in case you were wondering about what kind of chips we have over here, I am going to fill you in! There are no BIG bag of chips. Our regular sized large chip bag is nowhere to be seen here. All the chip bags are a little bigger than single serving sizes. This maybe explains some of the weight issues America struggles with or it could have nothing to do with chips at all... how would I know. Plus I like large bags of chips, it's one of my flaws. Anyway's, this is one of our bags of chips.

You can kind of see from the size of my hand that if I opened my hand up next to it, the bag would be a little bigger than my hand. This kind of chip wants to believe he is a cheetos chip, but it is not. They do give it a good try even looking the part.

They have the look down! The color! Even have excellent crunch... it is the cheesy taste of a cheetos that is missing. All in all Nik Naks are pretty darn good and when you are having a pregnant cheetos craving they will satisfy. (Not that I know anyone that has such cravings, that may or may not be my hand)

I now feel much better that you all know about our chip bags. I know you were just aching to know the chip details and I feel privileged to have brought you into the know! Now go eat some real cheetos for me or real doritos or those kruncher chips... my fave.

Whats been going on...

I have been a terrible blogger! Actually, I haven't even been a blogger, I have been an absentee blogger and I apologize. I need to catch you all up on our South African journey.

First: we moved and we all finally arrived safely, after much opposition. The Lord showed us a ton thru our move. More on that in a minute. We are now settled into our little home in Kommetjie, South Africa. It is a tiny little house, but full of charm. Our home is 5 blocks from the Ocean and you can hear it at night when you lay in bed. It really is a little bit of heaven. I am so thankful for the location and it has been so good for the kids to be able to go to the beach and surf. They have also made some wonderful friends.

                                                    This is at a shipwreck on the beach

A little note on my kids... they are little evangelists! This makes me so proud, but they share Jesus with people, pray with their friends and tell people all the time that Jesus loves them. They have continued to bring kids to church events and bible studies. They are totally rad kids and I'm glad they are mine... now back to the blog.

Second: We came here knowing that the Lord wanted us here, but we also didn't have a clear view on how He would use us. We figured it would be at the Calvary Chapel Kommetjie. What we did not know is the Lord doesn't always tell us what He wants up front. We still dont know all He has in store for us, but He has taken us in different directions than we planned and stretched us in the process.

Shelby is working at a place called Life Exchange, it is a phenomenal program. I will have to post their website so you can read about it a little more in depth. Shelby has been asked to write a program for them kind of like a boy scout program with merit badges. These kids need goals, so the program will give them goals to work on. Once they accomplish the goal they will get a badge. These are kids/young adults that come from an area where they have never accomplished anything and been told that they will never accomplish anything. The simple act of accomplishing small goals is huge for them. We are all really excited to see this program in use and how it affects the life of these kids.

He is also doing administrative work for them. He is a genius at this kind of stuff. They really need just some simple organizational office stuff and Shelby is just the guy for that. He was kind of worried that he wouldn't have enough to do, but the Lord filled his plate up... in a good way.

He is still very available to the church here and finds ways to go in and help. We feel like we are here to just hold up the arms of the leadership at CCKomm, so that is what we are doing. Alot of this is thru prayer. Please pray with us that the church and the community will be blessed by the lord. That salvation will come to the area and that the Lord will be given glory here in this land.

Third: We are still waiting on Finley to come. Her due date is August 20th, but I wouldn't mind having her TODAY!!! But, any day would be fine. We are all excited to have our baby girl welcomed to our family!!!

                                                  Shelby, Finley and I (and our dog Charlie)

Ok, some of the things God has shown me personally. I have been so stretched, physically, spiritually... This made me take my eyes off of the Lord and look at circumstances. I became increasingly worried about finances and the HOW of how God would take care of all of our extras. He totally allowed me to walk in this and try and fix things my own way. Here is the thing, He was very gently with me. He allowed me to mess up and then He gently came to me and showed me His way. His way was wonderful, He had a plan, He was never worried, He reminded me that He has NEVER let us fall, that He has NEVER not provided. He reminded me that this is His doing and He will start it and finish it. He provided for us FAR beyond my weak attempts at fixing our "problem". I mean we still need more monthly support, but it is amazing how He brings in extra every month, how Finley has been paid for and how people just have gifts for us when we need it. So, my lesson is keep my eyes on the Lord, go to Him first and dont let fear guide me and anything I do. He will show up because He always does!!! He is also so quick to forgive me of my shortcomings.