Loss, Illness, and Our Move

Here's a quick update about our progress in getting to Belize and the recent events you can be praying for…

As many of you may have seen on facebook, there have been some illness and loss at the mission and in the village. Basil, co-founder of Belize Mission and Retreat came down with a serious infection and was in the hospital for about two weeks (in Belize and then in the states). He is home now with Vera recuperating. He now has long-term susceptibility to infection in the brain. Please be praying for protection from infection and for Vera as she cares for him at home.

Also, Shannon (decon of Galilee Gospel Chapel) and his wife, Amanda, just lost their 10 month old daughter. This is such a tragic loss and we would really appreciate if you would lift them up and the entire village as they grieve the loss of precious Annalayah. Pray that the Holy Spirit can comfort this family and strengthen the community of believers there.

Annalayah was a light to the village and had a sweet loving spirit.

Shannon and Amanda Welch with their precious Annalayah.

As things stand now, there are two teams coming back-to-back to the mission base this month for short-term mission trips, but with Vera and Basil in the states the base is being manned day-to-day by villagers and missionaries from the village. We are trying to be there mid-December to help prepare for these teams. So that’s our goal, God willing.

The sale of our house is moving forward and my parents are going to sign paperwork for closing. Mark is getting new parts installed in our “Belize-mobile.” We just found out the title for our vehicle will be in the mail to us this week (we need this to cross the border into Mexico). So it seems the progress we need to get there is happening. Praise God!
 
We will post an update as we know more about a departure date. THANK YOU everyone for supporting us and praying for us. God is so good and HE IS ENOUGH. Our hearts have already become entwined with the village of Gales Point. They are our new community and we aren't even there yet. We continue to be drawn to trust Him with this journey and give Him our hearts as we prepare to embark.