Our family has nearly completed it's transition back to the US. In another few weeks, we'll move into a house nearby and fully be into our next transition of life. Lindy has been working since we returned. She was offered a wonderful job with the doctors she served in the past. Though it's part-time, it's a great job working for good people. I'm currently working on the possibility of returning to teaching art classes through a local home school group. This would give our family an additional income, use talents and skill I have, and still allow Lindy or I to be at home to disciple Ezra. We ask for your continued prayers as this all takes shape.
We've also been talking (Lindy and I) about ways to impact our community and neighbors around us. We are committed to ministry and "missions", no matter where we live. Before ever departing for Kenya, our home was a place of constant traffic. We had students come by for advice and encouragement, men who needed connection and direction for their lives, and we even hosted events at our house. With that being said; we hope to do the same. Lindy has been burdened for a while for a specific group of people and she's looking at ways to reach out to them. I'm excited to watch her passion lead her to action. I'm getting excited about hosting men's Bible studys and other venues for guys to come and sharpen themselves against other men. It's these types of ministries that excite us. And it's IN these types of ministries that God has often come to bring direction for us and others into deeper service! We ask that you keep this in prayer. Pray that God would direct us to be open to love on others and seek personal growth for ourselves and family at the same time.
An update on Meshack: I am so encouraged as I tell you that Meshack's friends and family have continued to rally to his side. Not only have they shown up at his house, prayed for him, brought him food, and loved on him; a week ago they conducted a fund raiser on his behalf. These amazing people were able to raise over $2500.00 USD!!! That is simply amazing! A people who so often have little in the way of material and monetary possession, gave much. Some, I'm imagining, gave sacrificially. This means that 2 more cycles of Chemotherapy treatment are covered! I have received another $350 and will be adding that to other moneys on hand. I hope to make another deposit to them by early next week. Again, if you'd like to help, it would be very welcomed. (Email me and let me know: chrisandlindyt@gmail.com)
Saint Boys: The boys are doing well. I received a brief email from Deo on Thursday and he informed me that the boys are doing well. They are due to take end-of-term tests during the last week of July. Keep them in prayer please during this time!
James' ear has been improving as well. What I should say, is that his hearing seems to be improving! We are still planning on having his second surgery in either January or February.
The boys are also "pumping iron". Before leaving I gave them my set of dumbells and weights. I gave them a few exercises to do and told them that if they wanted to be serious about "toning up", they needed to be mindful of what they were eating. Well, they have taken it seriously!!! Brian and Thuku are well on their way to becoming body-builders! I'll try and get some photos to show you. Maybe I should send them a few Cross-fit workouts! :)
Thanks for continuing to read, pray, follow, and support this ministry. You are a great blessing to so many!
~Chris, Lindy, & Ezra
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