Aaaaand action!

The summer is fading slowly away. This is a little weird for us, we have not experienced a real Fall season for the last three years. Last year we went from summer directly to winter, when we visited Germany. But this year we will need warmer clothes before the winter comes. And I must say: I like it. We can go for morning walks with Nolan after he wakes us up at 5:30 am and has breakfast at 7:00 am. And instead of sweating, we have to make sure we are dressed warm enough. That is amazing! What does the change of season mean for the work here at the YWAM base? It means the quiet season is over. Today we welcomed a few interns with a Hawaiian BBQ party.

Next week we will go for a few days on a staff retreat.

In September the Discipleship Training School (DTS) will start, which is the entry training program for YWAM. For that, the house will fill up with students. Lots of students. Ray will be helping with the DTS as much as needed, while he continues to prepare to lead the Bible school in the Spring.

I have been asked to teach one or two lessons for the group that learns about women in need. And of course, I will do that, and I feel honored to do so.

I want to share more about all the precious things I learned over the last 6 years about social work. There is so much wonderful information that helps see people from a loving and supporting perspective.

Our support network still needs to develop more. It is not enough yet for housing and unfortunately, time is ticking, annoyingly loud. YWAM in Hainichen, Germany told us that they would be able to process support for us. This way we can reach out to German friends as well. This is what we started doing this week. Besides the whole awkwardness of asking people for money, I am actually enjoying getting into contact with people with who I haven't talked for a long time. Someone from a church here offered us to look at his basement apartment tomorrow. Which will be at least $800/month and we are afraid it is only a studio with a completely open concept. So still no room for Nolan and not even a door to close when he is sleeping. We will have a look at it. This whole situation makes us feel so desperate, powerless, and dependent. I think as missionaries that is exactly where we need to be. We are not here to accomplish anything for ourselves. We have decided to serve God and do what He would like us to do. Meanwhile, He will be taking care of us. And I am hoping that our story will show people God's love and heart. We are not perfect people at all. I am sure some people could tell a lot of dirt about me. But you know what? God is not waiting for us to be perfect to love us. He would never be able to love us at all. He just does. Just how I love my son (Okay, he is actually perfect). One of the staff members here told us about how he got his house. He was going to buy a house and was willing to buy the cheapest, crappiest house on the market. But then he felt God asking him if he really thinks he doesn't love him more than that. And this staff member started praying more about it. (He has family as well). And then doors started to open up, and they were able to buy a nice house. So, stay tuned and I hope our story can give you hope as well.

If you would like to be part of our support network, you can klick here. Fund Donation (ywamtyler.org)