The ever-hospitable and gracious fathers toured us on our last two nights to show us hidden gems that locals get to enjoy in regards to Rome. While the famous monuments and tourist-laden spots were glorious, there was definitely something encing Rome like the locals do. Tag-on the fact that Father King was celebrating his citizenship,
Hello, all!
Seven days ago, Nash and I experienced the miscarriage of our sweet, 10-week-old child. It feels like lifetimes have passed, and I cannot imagine why the world has passed me by while this tragic event has happened. It feels as though it would be appropriate for the world to be at a standstill and mourn such a victory that sin has triumphed over us.
I’m sure many people feel this way after a loss or a tragedy occurs. I feel as if I could sleep for days on end and I would still wake up tired, discontent, circumstances unchanging. I feel this way, and it is true. However, I have learned that my initial thought of death through sin being a victor is a shallow and fleeting thought.
The truth of the matter is, sin may have triumphed, but only in death. God is still sovereign over all.
If there is one thing that Nash and I have learned this past week, it’s that God’s good character is an absolute. It does not change, and circumstance is not outside His view or His control. Carrying a 10-week old child in my womb was good, but God’s plan of taking away our child was better.
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Rachel is doing her jewelry as a full-time gig! It has been challenging and exciting– allowing much flexibility in time and more opportunities to do discipleship meetings with other young women.
Nash is starting his first semester at the Master’s Seminary at the end of this month.
Alongside those changes are a prayerful consideration of moving to Sun Valley, CA to be close to the seminary. We would end up having to uproot but the support and community that the seminary offers might be good training, not to mention the commuting from Riverside to LA county.
We have been studying the book of Proverbs each day aside from our personal readings and are reading “The Intimate Marriage” by R.C. Sproul together.
Please let us know if there is anything we can pray for on your behalf. And please include us in your prayers, too:
1. Wisdom and Discernment in moving.
2. Better successes in Rachel’s business.
3. Strength in getting Nash through seminary.
4. Graduating debt-free!
In Christ,
