Almost to ATLANTA

We are about to leave the Hampton in Anderson, SC to meet with Paul Taylor. I just read an e-mail about some friends in Guinea, Africa who took French to be able to communicate - the people where they are do not speak French. The Dad is a native Spanish & Portugese speaker - don't speak that either. No electricity, didn't take enough food. Their baby got Malaria in the first nights introduction to new mosquitos. -- Philippines is not that kind of transition.

Is it weird to write a blog about such things.

As Lynn I were talking last night before she when to sleep in the car - Jane, Lynn's Mom had this response when she was told about us considering the Philippines, "To stay there? to live there all the time ---  "silent pause" ---Why, I would never be a missionary!"

Lord, help us to discern your Spirit and desire for the rest of our lives - help us not to say never when it comes to what you desire for us! We have said it in the past - forgive us! (I remember saying I wasn't going to leave Southern Pines for a long time too.)

Search in Earnest

Tonight Lynn and I, having had a great day with most of the family at REVILO, are waiting for Margaret to arrive so we travel closer to Atlanta to meet with someone that can help us determine God's calling on our life. This is one of many people we will be talking with to find out what I will do when I grow up. Interpreted means, where and what will I do next in following God.

This trip is to discuss the possibility of becoming a missionary to the Philippines. I never thought I was gifted enough to be a missionary. I am terrible with languages, and have not traveled much. But after a number of trips to Manila with mission teams and with my family, the missionaries there are in favor of us coming. Lynn loves the people and sees that I can be used there. We have a lot of fears; 2 kids in college, a sophomore in high school, a 7th grader, support raising ...   But, if God is calling us I want to be a sheep that listens to the Great Shepherd of the Sheep! I have come to the conclusion over the years you cannot determine God's call until you see, pray and touch the opportunity.

So this season of our life we are trying to be good listeners, as well as sell a house and wait on God to reveal His will!

Margaret is still not here. I will try to do more of this blogging later!