Holding Pattern...

If you haven't already heard the news:  We have been delayed for awhile.

This week we had originally planned to arrive on Guam and begin our new life there.  But we had unexpected setbacks with new paperwork guidelines for Nate (the Canadian) to work in Guam (U.S. territory) and as we assessed our options to move forward, it looks like applying for a green card for Nate will be the best way forward.  So while this will be best for the long run, it delays our arrival for maybe 6 months.  There is no way to know for sure.  Perhaps it will work faster than that or perhaps longer but we are happy to have a plan of action and work toward that!

So in the meantime we are doing the work to reframe our situation and not think of all the negatives or disappointment in not being able to arrive on Guam this week to realizing there will be gifts in the extra time we have to be in North America.

* We will be able to experience the beauty of another fall season.  We both love this weather and all the activities it brings with fall festivals, changing leaves, and jeans and sweater weather.

* Having additional opportunities to see family and friends we would not have otherwise had.

* Having God do a work in us to have a better understanding of walking in faith.

We did decide after assessing the situation that we will stay in Canada during this time.  There is several potential work avenues for Nate he has already been approached with, and on the flip side finding work back in the states for me would be much more difficult.  We are also thankful that Nate's parents have a basement apt. that we can stay in and utilize during this time.

We also remind ourselves that God's timing is perfect in all things so there are reasons we must be facing these delays.   Perhaps there is still work God wants to do in us before we leave, and things He wants to do in the church on Guam before we arrive.  We are doing our best to trust him every step of the way.

You can continue to encourage us with your thoughts and prayers and we will continue to keep you posted on what our journey is like.