Rather than publish a prayer letter, here are some points for prayer! We really value your prayers and we know that God listens and answers those prayers. Indeed, we have felt His protection and love surrounding us in a number of situations recently (see below). We have also received so many blessings, particularly during the time we have had with Doug’s parents.
Things to be thankful for!
Safe flights for Doug’s Mum and Dad. They’re flight to Chile was particularly turbulent and slow, but they were relieved to reach Santiago and we enjoyed a joyful reunion!
For safe journeys in Chile, including “Divine timing” when we got a puncture at 2500m close to the border of Argentina! We changed the wheel on the Landie for the first time (they weigh in at a cool 70kg each) in just 38 minutes! 2 minutes later, the rain started and did not stop for another 10 hours!
For wonderful weather! We had 2 days of rain in 13 days travelling in the south. More news and photos to follow online.
For God’s grace and mercy to us in our first year of marriage. Thanks to all of you who wrote to us for our 1st Wedding Anniversary on the 5th November! It has been a challenging, testing year but we can reflect on the experiences of finding and making a home with delight and gratitude to God and to friends here.
For patience and understanding during 2 weeks of travel with Doug’s parents! It was not always easy but God longs to see families and fellow Christians living in harmony, despite different experiences, attitudes and opinions.
For our friends here in Chile, especially those we’ve made through ESO, Rachel’s work, and through the Church here. As we prepare to return to the UK for Christmas, we hope to establish these friendships and build them, as a source of encouragement, support and joy.
Some prayer concerns:
Both of our Grandmothers have been suffering from pain or weakness recently, Quick Granny (Rachel’s) has had a very painful neck, while Doug’s has experienced shaky/weak days. Pray for continued health and endurance and that they would remain joyful in the promise of eternal life.
For both Rachel and Doug’s dad as they return to work after 3 weeks of holiday.
For Rachel as she goes to Paranal for 8 days. That she will continue to learn and that her supervisor would show understanding and humility.
For Douglas as he considers employment options for the post-Christmas period. Pray that he would remain motivated as he helps with a charity working with the mentally and physically disabled. Also that he would not be resentful and angry with the lack of contact/communication demonstrated by Chilean employers (he recently received only his third reply to a job application, some 8 months after applying!).
That we would continue to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our God here in Chile- a tall order sometimes!
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November 20th, 2006 at 2:19 pm
Thanks for the news, small point, on the second last bullet point did you miss out a “not!” or do you really want to me pray that you will be resentful and angry, please clarify this before I commit these feeling to prayer!
November 20th, 2006 at 3:29 pm
Thanks Tim! “Not” inserted and intended!
November 23rd, 2006 at 9:17 am
much better!!!!!!! Gave me something to laugh about!!!
November 28th, 2006 at 4:00 pm
Things to be thankful for para 5. Families living in harmony, eh? Hey Doug, was that a sneaked in apology to your father for being such an arrogant git? Surely not!!!
November 28th, 2006 at 4:02 pm
ps It’s nice to have you back on the blog. Been missing you!