An End and a Beginning

Wow, it is so hard to believe that we are finished with another year in Haiti!  This year has been difficult and amazing all at the same time.  God really taught us a lot this year in unexpected ways...it wasn't always easy going through the situations but it was such a blessing to see God's hand in everything!

God not only taught us a lot this year - he spoke too!  For the last few months he has been speaking loudly.  At the beginning of 2014 Scott mentioned to me that he wanted to start a computer program at SBC and said I should come help.  I said I would pray about it but in the back of my mind I thought, "Yeah right...I think I am good as the fourth grade teacher." So in all honesty I didn't pray or think about it too much after that...until a couple of months ago.  God started putting the thought in my head.  I honestly started thinking about it more than I had ever wanted to.  He continued to speak clearly and loudly so that I couldn't miss his message.  I felt a peace that I could have never imagined.  I never wanted to be anything but the fourth grade teacher. 

Well, God has other plans.  He has changed my focus and has allowed me to be excited about something other than 4th graders...he has been developing in me a passion for the college students and for computers.  I don't know what God's "big" plan is but I do trust Him!  And next year I am choosing to be faithful and work at SBC starting a new computer program.  I will be helping in specific ways with the Academy still but no longer as the 4th grade teacher.  I have such a peace about this decision that it feels weird sometimes to not be sad about stepping out of the role I have loved and enjoyed for a total of 7 years.  All I can say is that God is guiding, directing and providing peace through this change.

So, next year I will be teaching at SBC to start a computer program for theology students as well as for the community here in Port de Paix.  I am excited to see what God is going to do through this program and through me.  Please keep us in your prayers as this will be a big change for our family and our ministry here in Haiti.