Oceans Apart

Thank you for your prayers for all of us during the weeks that Jako was away in the States.  God proved as faithful as always and cared for all of us and the kids at the children’s home despite the miles.

While in the States Jako was able to meet and share all that God has done (and is continuing to do) at the orphanage with 3 different churches, numerous home groups and Bible studies, and many individuals.  He was also able to meet with  different church and missions leaders to talk about their partnership here with us and discuss future plans and team involvement.  While it wasn’t easy being there without his family God blessed his time and it was definitely a worth while trip.  Thank you to all the friends, family, and supporters who went out of their way to meet with him, encourage him, ask him about the ministry and how they can pray, or just have fun with him and make him feel welcome.

Meanwhile, back in Zambia, Amber, Alyssa and the boys did well handling things on the home front.  Alyssa taught at the preschool and Amber managed things at the orphanage and around the mission.  While getting a bad case of a stomach bug made this a bit more difficult (Amber was on antibiotics for 14 days) God was gracious and didn’t allow any major mechanical break downs of important things like vehicles, generator, gas fridges etc during Jako’s absence.  Alyssa was a huge help to Amber in caring for the boys before and after preschool and it was a big relief to all of them that things ran so relatively smooth.  God even made a way for them to be able to surprise Jako and meet him at the airport upon his arrival in Livingstone.  What a sweet reunion that was – especially for Jakob. 

Thanks for all your prayers during this time and for God’s goodness, provision, guidance, and grace through it all.