Things change so much in 4 months

Here is a picture of Erika in May...

...and a picture of Erika in September.

So much has changed, and not just the things you can see in the pictures! There have been good times and hard times, both of which we trust God will use for our ultimate good and His glory. There have been steps that bring us closer to ministry in Croatia and things that feel like setbacks.

Here are a few steps we've taken towards Croatia:

1. Just last week we heard news that the government is at last beginning to issue work permits to our co-laborers!
   
2. We have been asked to begin some more writing for the MK Camp website/internet magazine.
   
3. We have seen the Lord add several more financial supporters.
   
4. We have cut our monthly expenses, streamlined our lifestyle, finished most of our training, and begun to practice language.

All of this is in an effort to be ready when God opens the doors to Croatia for us.

We are so excited to see what will unfold in the next 4 months! If the Lord wills (James 4:15), we will be holding our son (in between diaper changings), finished with all of our training for SEND, and be "outward bound" for Croatia. We know there will likely be more "surprises," but we know that God is constant in His love for us, His plan for us, and His ability to work out all things for the good of those who love Him. We look forward to what He will bring next!