After three months in the United States, we are returning to Nigeria. We sit in the Chicago airport, munching on tangarines and fritos. We did a midnight stop at Walmart to buy Klondyk bars (well, I was actually supposed to be buying locks for our suitcases, but managed to cover the full expanse of the shopping center from hardware to ice cream novelties).
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Joy with family |
There is lots to recount that God has done to show us his love, but for the sake of boarding in a timely manner and consuming all the fritos possible, I will just tell you some prayers for the next few weeks.
- That our girls will sleep on the flight.
- That they will sense the security and peace that we have in Christ.
- That our babies inside will remain healthy and inside for the next six weeks we're in Nigeria.
- That the training for Sunday school teachers will be effective and God will bring together the training team!
- That we will have direction about what to do with our house while we travel back to the United States for six months starting in early December.
- That Zach will have meaningful connections with colleagues and be able to offer support and encouragement to leaders on the Scripture engagement team.
- That our relationship with our Father will deepen as we depend on him and see him transforming lives through his word.
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A house! |
Here are some things we're thankful for as we reflect in the airport and "sit on our suitcases", a suggestion from a missionary friend:
- We thank God for letting us come here to the United States - Mariama
- My highlight was that we got to play with Remi (my cousin). - Mariama
- Thankful for letting us go back to Nigeria.- Mariama
- That we had a house we could retreat intogether as a family for a couple of weeks. - Zach
- Walks with mom, late night games and chats with Phen (younger brother). -Zach
- We're thankful for our news that we're having twins. -Mariama
- Our children got to spend time with their aunties and uncles. -Christy
- That we get to go on an airplane again. -Mariama
- That we have a house in Michigan to move into in December. -Christy
- For lots of good advice as we plan for our return to the United States. -Zach
- For competent, faithful people in Nigeria who could take care of the many needs that arose in our absence from our home in Nigeria. -Christy
- For his peace as plans have been changing regarding our future and return to the US. -Christy
- For so many people who have lavished us with love. -Christy
- For seeing my grandmother and dear friends in NY. -Christy
- For the GEMS in my home church who sent a lot of gifts for girls in Nigeria. -Christy
- And many other sweet connections with those we love! -Christy
- Our trip Chicago with my mom...many meaningful and necessary conversations. -Christy
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Connecting with siblings |
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Sisters! |
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Aunty S. has the good stuff! |
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