Thursday, October 2, 2008

Chad at last, Chad at last, Thank God, Chad at last!

I remember very clearly the night a few years ago that Steve informed Andy Toles & I that he felt God was calling him to leave his job with Skagit County. It was late on a Sunday night and the three of us were sitting together discussing our lives, our challenges and our prayers in Pastor Keith Luna's office at their Church in Mt. Vernon.

WOW! I was shocked. But Steve wasn't done.

He was very confident that God wanted him not only to move away from Mt. Vernon, but to move out of the country - out of the good ol' USA.

Unbeliveable! Actually, Unimaginable.

I didn't cry at that time, but I have a few times since then (like right now).

Like Abraham, they answered God's call, stepped out on faith, and started moving in this direction before they actually knew exactly where God wanted them to end up.

First it looked like India. Everything seemed like it was going to work. However, that was the wrong door and God closed it for them.

Then it was China. Mandarin language CD's and 9 crazy & wonderful months at the Corwin house. That door was also closed.

Then came the Chad opportunity. Chad, Africa - WOW!

A year in Minnesota.

A year in France.

And now they have finally landed in Chad!

The only description I have so far is one word: HOT.

Please pray for them. I know you are already, but please continue to pray for them. Everyday.

roc

3 comments:

The McCadam Fam said...

Thank you Ray and Lisa!
Amen...God has brought "our" Flude-ies safely to the hot country! One thing I know about Steve...he'll have something rigged up in a day or so for the whole family to enjoy and keep them cool. He is the king of "get 'er dun". Good luck to all of you as you settle into your home with your precious belongings.
Lots of Prayer ~
The McCadam Fam

Ekelund Fam said...

Thanks for the update Ray! It is so great that you offered to do this for them!

Anonymous said...

I answered this blog in the wrong place so again I want to say:
Raymond, I will never cease to be touched by the level of your special brand of LOVE!
Thank God they have arrived in Chad and all went well! May the chapter in Chad begin!!
LOVE from Mom/G'ma Judy