It took a while but thanks for waiting for the update.
We met with Brian yesterday and everything is looking good for our move to Livingstone.
The charity has been set up, and is waiting just for final approval which should happen by the end of today or the beginning of next week. We have been assured that there shouldn't be any complications with this. The name of the charity is LOVE AFRICA ORPHANAGE.
So now we are looking for accommodation. Brian's sister is in Livingstone and will be looking at rental properties for us next week. Once the accommodation is sorted out we will book our flights.
We are planning to leave England on March 6th. That leaves us 5 weeks to get ready; 5 weeks of craziness!! Actually we really only have 4 weeks, as tomorrow we leave Leeds and travel south to visit family and friends for 8 days. I am really looking forward to seeing everyone, but the goodbyes will be hard.
There is an area in which we really would appreciate your prayers for wisdom. Once we get back from our trip south we need to ship our belongings. There are so many options open to us and right now we are confused as to what to do. It is a lot harder and more expensive to get things from England to Zambia than it was from American to England.
Some of the questions we are wrestling with are:
Do we ship furniture as we will have none in Zambia?
If we do ship it what do we use until our shipping arrives (that is if we can't get furnished rental accommodation)?
Do we send some of our things (like school books, toys etc) by air as it will take so long to get there by sea? (You know we have experienced the frustration of shipping taking 3 times as long as it should have done).
Do we ship our van? We have been advised to do so as it will be cheaper than buying one there?
Ahhhh - so many questions and right now, so few answers. Can you see why we are asking for wisdom?
Also please keep the children in your prayers at this time. They are so ready to go to Zambia - which is wonderful - but at the same time I know that moving is very unsettling for them (ok, ok - I'll be honest, it's unsettling for ALL of us). Please pray that the Lord would give them (and us) a peace and calmness during this time.
Thank you.
Michelle
2 comments:
I will be praying! I can't wait to hear more about how God works through you all!
Oh my goodness, my dear friend, so much happening in your heart and life. Wow, so many decisions to make. I know it must all seem so crazy and overwhelming! Please know that I will be praying with you that every single detail of your big move falls into place--that God will lead and guide you in EVERYTHING that needs to be done. I'm going to print out your prayer request and we, as a family, will pray over each and every request every day UNTIL we see the Lord answer. I know He will :)
You are SUCH a treasure, my friend. Oh how I wish we could meet in person. Maybe some day :)
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