Finding our place in His ministry...

As we sit down to write this we are so overwhelmed with where God has taken us and what He is doing here in Wichita.

Maybe we should back up a little... We had the chance to experience one last big storm before leaving Spearfish and we ended up loading the Uhaul in the rain, but thanks be to God for providing a friend to help all day!!! Then we proceeded to drive in rain a good part of our trip. Salyna's dad and stepmom drove their motorhome along with us. What a huge blessing, not only did we have a place to spend the night along the way, the kids got to ride with grandpa & grandma part of the way!

We arrived in Wichita Monday the 10th with that same storm... it was trying to rain as Miles and some World Impact guys unloaded some of our stuff into our 3rd floor apartment that WI is allowing us to stay in until we can find other housing. Tuesday brought more unloading at the storage and the beginning of a whirlwind...meeting people, staff meetings, Miles beginning work earlier than planned, and at night we slept.

Miles has already been able to experience the whole reason why WI has the Good Samaritan Clinic and Mobile Clinic. His staff position is Mobile Medical Clinic Coordinator, but he also drives it and helps the doctors and/or nurses. The MMC parks and sets up in church parking lots where the volunteer doctors see patients that cannot afford to see any other doctor. The church volunteers help check in patients and visit with them regarding their spiritual needs. It's been pretty overwhelming to see the needs of people in a city right here in America. And almost more overwhelming and awesome to see these doctors give their time to help the poor and needy, all in the name of Jesus.

Isaiah 61:1 "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has annointed me

to bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,

to proclaim liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners,"

It's almost like a dream...on several occasions we have looked at each other and said "are we really here? is this really happening?". We serve a mighty and all powerful God!

We have already begun looking for a place to live. Our search has already revealed the huge mission field that will be our neighborhood. We are so excited and anxious to find a place and get started. Please continue to pray with us regarding this!

This picture is of the apartment building at WI Village where we are staying.

So what about the kids?

They have been struggling a little with the lack of a schedule but we have faith and hope that they will come around soon. Davis was very excited to move to Kansas and is pretty excited to be here. He is just being a typical 4 yr old boy which comes with a few frustrating characteristics. Andrew is absolutely done with being in his car seat. It makes for creative distraction tactics while driving around. And we can't forget to mention Sydni's big news... she lost her first tooth! And she is very proud of it, she has no problem with posing for a picture.

We struggle to find the words to express how we are feeling. God's grace and mercy is so incomprehensible. We are so unworthy. We are full of thanksgiving and praise to our Redeemer. And so thankful for our friends, old and new, who pray for us. Grateful to our family who love us across the miles. We love you all!

(pics of the MMC coming soon)