What next.....???

We are pretty familiar with waiting as a family. Sometimes things are so clear and sometimes it feels as if we are in a fog and can only see where we are but not where we are headed. Well, we wanted to let you know, as much as is possible, what is up with us now and our immediate future.

Well, it has been 3 months since we got back from IHOP, and during that time we have really focused on making prayer a part of our every day. I have integrated into our school time by having the kids listen to worship music (or watch it online at IHOP) and praying/ journaling for 30 minutes before school every day. Then, usually after the kids go to bed, Jeff and I try to spend an hour praying, sometimes together and sometimes I get done early (like when Jeff is at Starbucks). When we are in town, it is pretty consistent, but out of town is harder. It is really a struggle to do it sometimes when all the other responsibilities are pressing in on us, but The LORD is gracious, and the peace we experience when we are consistent is a good motivator.

We had thought we would be going on staff full time with Lonesheep, but it seems that is not exactly what God wants for us now. Jeff is still planning on traveling with Beau, but not going full-time. Beau and Ashley are a huge daily part of our life, but is seems like we are supposed to continue to be for them in every way, but not "with" them as far as staff goes. This was kinda hard to realize, communicate, etc. But, we still feel that it is the right choice. We are praying for more people to help Beau in some of the daily ways that he needs it.

Now... we are waiting again. About 6 weeks ago Don Ankenbrandt approached us about heading up a prayer room for Birmingham. He would like us to be full time with his ministry (Alliance ministry) and our main responsibility would be to get a 24/7 prayer room started. We have had some meetings with him and other people interested in that vision. It feels huge, and yet, it seems like this is the road we are to walk in. It involves more waiting, but, again, we are used to it. Please pray for us, though, because sometimes we feel as if things will never change. We have felt like Jeff's time at Hillcrest is short since last May, but our short is not exactly the Lord's short, I guess. Pray that Jeff will wait well.

We will keep you updated.

He's Back...

Jeff is back from traveling. They actually had to cut the trip short because Beau needed to come home. But, he had an incredible time. He said it was good to continue relationships with vendors that he had met on previous tours. He actually spent several hours talking with a child of one of the vendors, whom he had met last year. They talked about God, Jesus, and end times just to name a few topics.
Jeff and Beau slept in the truck top camper (until pretty stinking late if you ask me... but that is because they did not usually go to bed until the wee hours of the morning). I have attached a picture of the camper and of one of the vendors street at the Charleston shows, I believe.
The trip was cut short, but they were able to go to Tallahassee, Charleston, and St. Augustine. I am hoping Jeff will add a blog entry to give you more specifics soon.