August 2009

Our Girls

Our girls need to understand the fact, that it is better not to have a man than to have a man that is not worth having.

Paul

How awesome

Have I told you lately how awesome all of our supporting churches and families are? We are so very thankful to all of those who reached out to us when we received the news that Paul's Dad's cancer has come back. Through your prayers and financial gifts, God made it possible for us to make a sudden furlough to the states at the end of June.

When we received the news from the states that things weren't looking too good, we were overwhelmed and didn't know what to do. After seeking wise counsel, we decided to make plans for a 4 week furlough in Iowa and we had just one week to get all of our ducks in a row in order to make it work. The money wasn't there, the tickets weren't there, previous plans for the summer had already been made, but God just kept telling us to trust in Him and head home. The travel agent found us tickets. God provided the money. Everyone was very understanding about our sudden change of plans and we were on our way.

We were able to go with Opa to some of his doctor's appointments and help out around the house and church while making some special memories. Paul was able to preach a sermon series on Colossians that was a real blessing to all of us. While stateside, we were also able to take care of some much needed doctor's appointments of our own. We stocked up on school supplies and some goodies. We even were blessed to be able to bring back Christmas presents from the church in Albia as well as from Oma. At least when she hides them in our suitcases, she doesn't have to worry about finding them again in time for Christmas.

God guided us through the airports in New York, DC and Atlanta and in the end, all was well. It was an adventure as always. It seems we can never have an uneventful "normal" flight.

We are back on the ground here in Germany and into our 3rd week of school already. Amazing how quickly time goes.

Thank you for your prayers for us, our family, and our sending church in Newton, Iowa.

We appreciate you greatly.

Chelli Sudbrock