Answered Prayer

Another semi-short update for you. Praise be to God. We received an email from the German consulate that our work permit has been approved! The peaks and valleys of the Christian walk are trying at times. I am not sure the rationale of the consulate's decision. Too many "why's" to ask. I thank God for allowing us to continue this journey. This is but one obstacle with others to come. This is one of many mountains He has moved already. Praise the Lord! So, what's next? We mailed our passport off to the consulate today already. Turnaround is about 2 days. We will communicate with our German team to see what the best date to depart/arrive is. With school starting in Essen August 27, it will be ideal to arrive and settled as many days before as possible. So maybe next week? Again, thank you so much to all our partners! Your prayers before and during the past year have been invaluable. If you have any questions feel free to email us. Praises:

Thank you, family and friends, for your prayer
Thank you to our church family and our community group for walking with us
German colleagues who had been praying and working hard on their end for us
I got to be around Dallas when baby niece was born

Opportunities To Join Us In Prayers: Exodus 14:14 says "The Lord will fight for you; you only need to be still."

Please pray for our upcoming move. All the packing and the logistics once we get there
Housing. Folks on the German team are still trying to help us find housing
Kids' adjustment. Hosanna was quite sad. Please pray for wisdom is helping them adjust

"By perseverance, the snail reached the ark” - Charles Spurgeon