Very soon, we will be standing on American soil. 25 days soon, to be exact!!!
We are so excited and so blessed to even be able to come back and see as many friends and family as we can. We wouldn't be able to make the trip if it weren't for all of our generous supporters. In fact, we wouldn't be able to do anything here if it weren't for God's goodness streaming to us, through you.
And it is God that is in control of our mission, our vision, our words. It's hard to remember that, even when typing up a tiny post. Yet, it's true that God is fantastically determined to touch each of our lives.
He has this vigorous yearning to love us. As we look back on these past months and look forward to sweet summertime, we can't help but recognize God's life-changing love in memory after memory.
2013
August - Unbelievably, we landed in Vienna after a flurry of a summer raising support and building our precious prayer team. This was not simple and did not develop as a result of our own strength. Our Father was just getting started.
September - During a month of stressful preparation and assimilation into the system of education, God didn't let go of us. Caleb was especially anxious about teaching well and we both were trying to keep calm about money. Then, we found a gift on Caleb's desk: €200.
October - Relationships with staff and students at the school were beginning to bloom. Caleb was able to build a strong base with many of the high school students and Britney with the elementary students / staff. Looking back, it's so cool to see how God has groomed those relationships.
November - After weeks of uncertainty, our Visas came in! It came right down to the wire and we weren't sure if we were going to be able to afford whatever costs the whole deal might incur. Yet, the Lord provided again, despite overwhelming obstacles.
December - Christmas in Vienna was gorgeous and Jesus showed us his love again through the hospitality of dear friends.
2014
January - We found out about our baby!!!
February - Because of generous friends here, there, everywhere, we were able to go to Florence, Italy! It was a fantastic trip; Jesus brought us closer together in our marriage and built up solid friendships with a family here.
March - Caleb turned 23 and celebrated life with Britney and friends here!
April - Our baby is a boy!!
Which brings us to May - which brings us to today. After school, we were riding home on the Ubahn together (Britney came in to work today, which was fun!) planning our dinner. This month we are lower financially than usual, mainly because of the cost of tickets back to the States.
Still, we've concentrated on praising God for the abundance that he has blessed us with in past months (through you!) and we've decided to trust him no matter what.
So, we bought our groceries, making sure everything was a necessary purchase, and made our way back to our apartment. At the elevator, we decided to check the mail - which usually translates into, "throw away pointless ads."
Instead of big pictures of greasy pizza, we found a simple, white envelope. Inside the envelope, was €300.
We couldn't contain our excitement or wipe the dazed smiles off our faces. God is so good; he is a gentle Father and a glorious King. Please keep joining us in praising him! Thank you for your prayers and support. Your financial gifts are humbling and comforting. Your prayers are powerful!
Peace,
Caleb & Britney & Son
