We have the dates now for me to go to Ecuador to take the evaluation. I will be leaving the 2nd of October and returning the 18th. Since our last letter, we knew we needed to rely on God for all the costs associated with this evaluation. I needed flight time to brush up on my skills, airfare to get to Ecuador and the evaluation costs itself.
God has planned ahead for all this and is working it out! I discovered that I had enough frequent flyer miles to travel to Ecuador for $23! (The tax on the ticket). I also belong to the Civil Air Patrol and can fly an airplane for practice for less than half the cost of a rental. The only item left is the cost of the evaluation itself. It is estimated to be around $2000. The exact amount will vary with exactly how much flying I will have to do, I assume. Since 2 out of 3 items have been taken care of by God already, we are making the arrangements for my trip and we'll watch how God provides the rest.
Even Maggy is excited for me to be able to go. She feels a lot better about moving down if at least one of us can take the opportunity to look for housing options, schools for the kids and other such arrangements.
Other plans and arrangements are going well. We got rid of a ton of stuff at our garage sale. We got quotes from a shipping company that are very reasonable to move the little stuff we have remaining. We have our stuff in order enough to take our time packing for the move at our leisure.
The plans for the banquet in November are coming together too. I will be able to finish up work on the presentation after returning from Ecuador when I will have much more information on exactly how things will work for us. By that time, God willing, we will be full members of ADSE (MAF-Ecuador) as well.
The kids are doing well in school and are mentally preparing for going to a Spanish-speaking school. There is some resistance, but I know they will do well once we get there.
Maggy is still getting bigger and the baby seems very content to stay inside! She is kicking and moving a lot. We have a doctor's appointment tomorrow and we will know if everything is still normal. Our only concern at this point would be a possible breach birth if she is not in position. Our trust is in God.
Praise
- That God has provided for the air fare to Ecuador as well as the training in preparation for the evaluation.
- That Maggy is feeling good still (but tired!)
- Another month with all the bills paid
Prayer
- God's provision for the rest of the evaluation cost (about $2000)
- Safety in David's travel to/in/back from Ecuador
- Healthy delivery of baby Jennifer
- Our monthly financial support needs
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We will be in Florida until the 13th October, then will fly to QUito and on to Shell on the 14th. I hope that we can at least cross paths (so sorry we won't be here for most of your trip). Our home number is 2795-541 (if calling from Shell - add a 03 if calling from anywhere else. My cell number is 091112810. We know of children who attend the different schools in Shell and also a great Spanish speaking Christian school between here and Puyo - please let us know if we can help in any way.
Prayers for a great trip
Celeste Welch
www.thewelchfamily.org
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