For those of you who don't know I usually post on the Arce blog I say usually, because lately I have taken a break from the world of blogging...I think I am back now. Check on the link to the right to see what's going on in our lives in Texas! Calixto and I both have Facebook pages so you can check up on us there too!
A few months ago I wrote about a situation where a friend had asked us to adopt her baby who was due to be born in January. We prayed, talked about it and received good counsel and had pretty much decided we would not pursue this option, but had not settled the matter with the birth mother. I know part of us really did want this to happen?! Anyway after phone tag a few times we finally spoke with her today and she informed us that she had miscarried the baby. She is doing well just a bit tired and trying to keep herself busy. Although we knew we "probably" wouldn't adopt this baby it still stung when we heard those words. I'm sure it is never easy to lose a baby but she felt this was for the best given the circumstances! It was yet another "wake-up" call for her to get her life in order and has started taking steps in that direction. Who knows maybe God will send us a baby some other time...or maybe we'll only have the blessing of the 2 precious children we have now!
On another matter we have finally decided on a church to join! It only took us 15 months to come to this decision! We will be joining Mobberly Baptist Church We had been quite hesitant to join but now feel that is where God would have us settle. On a side note we were in The Dallas area and visited a chruch that is part of Sovereign Grace Ministries that we absolutely loved!! It would only be a 3 hour drive to church every week!! Now that would cost a fortune in gas! so we'll settle for Mobberly! It will be nice to be "part" of ministry in a local body again.
School starts for us on the 20th-work starts for me on the 13th. well...my "paid" work begins then I've already been at the school daily getting my room ready. Life has certainly changed!!
It's time to take Christopher to soccer practice...
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Hey you guys, Congrats. on finding a local chuch ministry. I'm sure it's not perfect, none are; not as long as human beings are part of it. Somebody said "If you find a perfect church, don't join it, you'll ruin it"(ha,ha). I'm sure that't not true with you, but when you're part of a local church God then will use the gifts He gave you at salvation to help that church become all He intended for it to be. That way, you can be part of the solution rather than part of the problem which is so easy to do. I honestly have prayed for you both in your search and have wondered what you ever did about it. You're both great examples for Christ. Keep it up, esp. in your passion for missions.
Uncle Earl
so sorry to hear about the miscarriage. What an emotional rollercoaster! So glad though that you have your answer from the Lord and that it is a clear one. Also great timing for you as you need a clear direction with the school year with teaching and all.
Enjoy your new Church!
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