Season of Life

I'm having to post this blog all too soon....

Long story short: David and I were feeling that God was leading us back to Louisiana after our tenure in Ireland was up. However, Elayna got sick when we came home for Christmas and through much prayer we made the decision to end our appointment 6 weeks early. We are scheduled to return to Ireland for 10 days in February to wrap everything up.

Long story:

Am I really bummed? Yes! It is definitely bitter sweet. We LOVED working with the McFarland's. And we LOVE Ireland. There is no doubt that we were supposed to go to Ireland. I believe that God had us there for the summer for a reason.

I never dreamed that we would be back so soon. David and I both went into this assuming it to be a long term decision.

When God says to go, we must go. When He says to stay, we must stay. We have to be sensitive to His voice. I know that God has a reason for this. I'm sure that I don't know all of them, but I can already see some things that God has done since we have returned.

We are praying for Ireland! And who knows, maybe one day we'll have the opportunity to return. We now understand the importance of prayer for other countries more than ever.

Thanks to EVERYONE who has contributed to the Ireland work through us! We could never have heeded to God's voice without your prayers and financial support. I'm sure that if you would like to continue with any financial offerings you can donate to the March family or to the McFarland family.

To the McFarland's, the March's, and our church family in Ireland, we miss you lots already! You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Thanks for allowing us to spend this season of life with you, and may we all meet again in eternity (if not sooner). We love you all bunches!

God Bless!

We'll continue to post blogs throughout our transition so that you can keep up with us and pray for us.

Elayna's Bday

Elayna's 1st birthday was last Sunday, Dec. 28th. Here is a picture of her enjoying her cake.

God's work in Ireland

David was privileged to preach tonight at our home church in Denham Springs about God's great work in Ireland. We had a wonderful service as David shared with God's people the marvelous things that are taking place on the Emerald Isle.

I wish that someone who is there would blog more often (ahem) or even blog at all (ahem ahem). I feel like we are missing so much. (I guess that is how you all feel when we don't blog regularly. Sorry!)

It snowed here in Baton Rouge the week before Christmas. The most snow that we have had in 50 years. I thought that our Ireland crew would appreciate a picture of it. This is my in-law's neighbor's house. It was a winter wonder land. Too bad that it wasn't like this on Christmas day. We have crazy weather here.

Favorite New Year Story

My favorite wacky new years story is one told by Gordon Mallory who was a former missionary to the Philippines.

He said that once he was in a watch night service, ushering in the new year by worshipping and praying with fellow believers. Right about midnight, tongues went forth so everyone immediately began seeking God for the interpretation.

After a moment, someone spoke up and said the following:

"Thus saith the Lord, HAPPY NEW YEAR!"

So that's my word to everyone today. The Good Lord wants you to have a happy new year!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to our friends and family!

We are so excited about what this year holds for us. I've made up a great quote, "Everything will be Fine in 2009!" David's quote is, "Bring on the 'New Wine' in 2009." We are so original. No, Please hold the applause. :)

Elayna goes to the specialist on Wed. Hopefully, we'll know what caused her relapse and be able to go from there.

We are really missing our church family in Ireland. We are scheduled to fly back Jan. 9th. I know that there are exciting things happening in that beautiful country.