So, what are we learning from this?

Hey, now it's Megan's turn to give the update.
Well, one thing we're learning right off the bat is the value of flexibility. I've been told this before, and also that it's a special requirement on the mission field, but I hadn't grasped the extent of it's need before now. We have thus far had five different departure dates, and two different tickets, but I know that every time things change, it's God nudging us a little closer to His perfect plan.

The Fulks family weren't ready to head back to Uganda in Sept/Oct, so they're resting here in Homer until the beginning of December. When we first found out about the change in plans, I wasn't sure what God was telling me about my plans. I had to turn to Him and really seek His will. It helped me to look at my own desires and surrender everything to God's plan. Sure, I felt called to Africa at this time, but when the idea came up of possibly staying in Homer, with the same focus of ministry, I struggled a bit. It took careful prayer and surrender to make sure that I wanted God's will, I wanted to be used by Him for His glory, wherever he wanted me, and not just in the adventurous and glorious Africa. Once this was understood, I was able to pursue Uganda with God's will as the sole goal, and the new plan was clarified.

The Plan: I'm going to stay in Homer until Dec. 15. While I'm here, I'll be spending time with the family, and continuing to get to know and work with the Fulks and their children. At the end of October, Sadie and I will be going down to Mississippi for MOT (missionary orientation training). Yes, that changes Sadie's plans again, but that's what Global Outreach wants us to do, and it should be an amazing week of learning, as well as meeting some remarkable people. Sadie and I will both be down there, but then Sadie is flying straight to Uganda, while I'll be coming back to homer for another month and a half.

It's amazing and exciting to see how much God is working in us even before our trip! To know that he is preparing us, and going to use us is a wonderful thing, and while I have no idea how exactly he will be using me, I know enough and have seen enough that God does know. He knows right now, and that is more that enough to lean on for me. So, the adventure continues, as we plow towards Uganda, learning what the Lord has for us on the way, which seems lately to be flexibility. Please continue to pray for us! God is not only preparing us for His work with this unexpected delay, He wants to use us right where we are during this time, and we need to be ready and willing for that. Thank you for sharing in this journey and helping us along with support and prayers.