Update of all things new!

I have been terrible at blogging recently so this is an attempt to catch up!

Benjamin is growing like crazy! He blabbers and coos all the time. He is constantly moving. He can roll both ways and we find him in all kinds of crazy positions in his crib. He can't quite crawl yet but he sqwirms on his belly and makes his way around a bit.

New Zealand is coming up quick! We have so much ahead of us. We should here from the consulate this upcoming week about our visas. There has been some delay with the holidays. We are moving forward in faith that God will continue to provide! Once we get our visas we will need to buy airfare pretty much immediately so we still have big support needs. Airfare is ranging between 2800 to 3600 depending on how soon we can get them and what day we fly out.  We are setting up a staff account through YWAM Tyler Texas and then we will be able to give tax deductions. We are still needed in New Zealand at the base no later than the 18th of February since the school starts the 19th but they would like us to arrive as early as the first week of February so we have alot to make happen.

The Young Couples DTS starts the 19th and currently has seven couples that will be students. We are so excited to dive in and love and serve these people!

We move out of our apartment this Friday and will then go on a trek through California seeing friends and getting to spend time with Rich's family. I am so excited! Then back up to Portland for a week of goodbyes before we head off for an amazing adventure! Please continue to pray for Caitlyn our visa handler as she makes the decision on our visas. For support both emotionally and financially as we get ready to go.

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