More prayers answered

Once again thank you for checking into the blog and thank you for your prayers. We are just overwhelmed as we see God answer your specific prayers for even the little things in our lives.

On Monday Andrew phoned home to say that there was a piece of paper in the OMS office in my name which we had to take to the post office to get a parcel. We went down excitedly on Tuesday and sure enough it was a box for me. I was expecting 2 books but it was just one. The other is still en route but I am confident that with our prayers it will eventually arrive too!

The team have all arrived safely. José was badly delayed and re-routed due to bad weather but he got here and the rest of the team arrived yesterday. One of the guys, Steve was here 4 months ago with one of the teams that worked on the Drop-In Centre and will be coming back in January again. It's so fantastic to build some continuity and to be encouraged as we see God work in the lives of others getting them excited about what He is doing here too.

Tabitha was a little overwhelmed by the invasion of men into our home last night but she soon found her performing ability and stole the show! We're looking forward to how God is going to use this diverse team not just in the practical work they do but also in the interactions they have with kids and staff in the centre. There is usually at least one kid who is profoundly affected by time spent with people who come on these teams.

Last Thursday Andrew felt another bad headache coming on. We had to rush away from our missionary meeting to get him to bed. Normally his headaches are incredibly severe and I know we have asked for prayer for our stamina over the next couple of weeks as some time off with Andrew's parents approaches. Once again we felt the power of your prayers. The headache didn't take such a severe course and Andrew was able to get up again allowing us to catch up on our different days.

How do we say thank you? Please know that your prayers are being answered and be encouraged. We are so weak but we feel strengthened as we join together and as we see God answer in the smaller, practical details we know that He is also moving in the unseen, deeper areas as well.