And He's Off...

As I type this Brian should be getting ready to land in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.  He will spend some time with his driver getting some groceries and taking care of a few other errands before his six hour drive to Soddo Christian Hospital.  We are missing him so much.  We have spent so much time apart over the last few years due to his out of town rotations for residency, but it never gets easier. 

What does give us strength to get through it are the prayers from friends and family.  

Friends came over Sunday evening for a time of prayer, and it left Brian and I feeling so encouraged at what God is doing in our lives right now.  It was such a sweet time, to come together before the Father, and ask for His grace, love, wisdom, and protection over us. 

These friends are our family here.

 Having them share in this with us in this way blessed us beyond words. 

 

The perfect sending off for Brian.  The perfect way to prepare my heart to stay.