We Got the Green Light!

We are so excited to report that we got the call yesterday that we have all been approved for our visas! You cannot imagine the river of emotions we feel as we have confirmation we will be able to go. Relief and excitement as our wait to know if over. WOOHOO!! 


We now are in what seems to be a sprint to the finish. We are hoping to leave pretty quickly - within the next two or three weeks! We have so much to wrap up and do. My adrenaline keeps me going even now as I was up most the night with racing thoughts. 


First on the docket is to get airline tickets.

 They longer we wait the more they will cost, so time is money at this point. We won't actually get our visas in hand until the end of next week. As we look at costs we have an immediate need to cover the cost of airfare. We are just about 250 dollars short of being able to purchase them. We are in the process of setting up a tax deductible account with YWAM Texas(we had to wait until we got our visa confirmation to make it official) and it will not be ready in time for this need. 


Once we purchase tickets it is packing up, saying bye and heading out on our new and exciting adventure! Here are some new pictures that have been taken around the Oakridge Base! 

An aerial view of the base

Yup in the boonies!

The Kitchen/Lounge building and Bunkhouse for students! 

Better yet... here is a video about Oakridge

We have so many exciting things ahead of us! Here are some things to be praying for:

- Airfare: 

A good deal and a peace about when to purchase it. Also that we would be able to get the bassinet feature for Benjamin. Because he is no longer an "infant" by Air New Zealand's requirements we cannot reserve the little bed and have to hope there is one available on the day of our flight. 

- Initial Support: 

We still need about 1000 dollars of start up cost. 250, to bridge the gap between what we have already received for airfare, then we have to buy a crib when we get there and will need to pay our first month of staff fees which is around 600.

- Monthly Support:

We are setting up our YWAM account so we will be able to setup monthly support. We are in huge need as we have only had people say they would support us, but we don't know numbers yet. We are trusting God to provide as we go. We need $700 each month to cover basic expenses.  

- Sleep: 

Rich and I have already been having trouble shutting off our minds enough to get some good shut eye. Pray for restful nights for the whole family. 

Thank you for all your prayers, love and support through the waiting process... now let the adventure begin!