Why the silence?

It seems like we have been off the radar for a little while now... and that is because we have!  Amy has been really ill since we returned from Africa.  She had an inner and outer ear infection, which triggered loose crystals in her ear (causing bad vertigo) and then to top it all off a dose of shingles!  So we have been to a specialist and had treatments and now she is starting to feel almost normal again!  Praise God!

So where are we now?  Well, I have been working on the house (and it always seems to multiply jobs that need to be done!) and attempting to get it sale ready.  We did not have much outside paint left that matched the color we have on the house and so I had to carefully brush it on, which meant a lot of tender loving touches to the entire outside of the house...haha.  Needless to say I didn't always have happy thoughts towards the house:)  I do now as it looks good and it gave me opportunity to fix issues and seal windows etc...  Today we get to meet with a real estate auctioneer to see what he offers and if it is a viable route for us to take.  It does offer a quicker sale, is sold "as is" and we can put a minimum amount.  So please pray for wisdom and favor.

As far as paperwork is going.  We have our Zimbabwean police clearance processed, which is absolutely miraculous as it was done very quickly...even quicker than us getting the funds there (thank you Gwynn)! We are reminded of His favor in this because this was done in a day and others have to wait much longer times to get it processed. He is good! We had a struggle getting the funds there, but the Lord has provided a way and so that has finally been sorted! When we get those in hand we will be doing our physicals and chest x-rays.  Then all that is left is a couple of letters; health insurance from SA; tickets and proof we can support ourselves there.

Thank you for all your prayers, interest and support.  Please begin praying for favor with the visa and for the rest of the provision needed for it to be granted.