Attending our first wedding
Well folks, the rainy season has officially started here! And it has rained at least once everyday in the last month, which has kept us inside a lot. And for any of you that have ever had a one year old, you know the challenge that being inside all day can bring. Along with the rain comes mold (everywhere), book lice, and other critters looking to stay dry. This past weekend we experienced so much rain at one time that the sewage flooded up through the drains in our neighborhood...yes I know that is very gross!
Inside entertainment to stay away from the rain
We hit a milestone this month as we have crossed the sixth month mark of life in S. Asia. It has not been easy by any means, but we have just taken one day at a time and looked to the Father throughout to sustain us. In these six months we learned some language, a lot about the culture, and dove head first into the work here.
This month Matthew has continued to travel more frequently to his focus area. In recent weeks he has been discouraged as he has dealt with some setbacks in both of his recent trainings. These setbacks are a mixture of things, but it really all comes down to the fact that the enemy is at work and does not want us here. Although he is discouraged he has continued to push through and take every opportunity to meet with leaders in the area whether that be for breakfast or lunch as a way to make his face known.
We have challenged our team to be more purposeful in their praying and fasting about the work here. We mention this for two reasons. First, we recognize that the work will never go forward on our efforts alone. Second, we ask that some of you would join us in this task and would commit to take one lunch break a week for the next month to fast and pray on the behalf of the work here.
Andrea is continuing to build relationships and share with ladies near our house. We attended a birthday party for a two year old recently where Andrea was invited to at least three ladies homes. She is looking forward to taking advantage of these opportunities as a way to be friends and share the Fathers love. Work in the red light district also continues with Andrea getting different opportunities such as discipleship opportunities with some of the ladies.
Elliot hit his own milestone this month as he is now officially walking. This has been a fun stage for us as parents, but he is now getting into everything, climbing the stairs, and keeping us on our toes. He still gets the most attention in the family when we go out, which opens many doors.
Birthday party fun
As a family we attended a retreat in Kathmandu during the first week of July. This was a nice get away for us as it was at a nice resort near the hills. We were able to catch up with many people that we find dear to us that we do not get to see often. We especially enjoyed catching up with some of our friends from NC that just arrived here. Overall the week provided some much need relaxation and time away.
NC friends
So life here continues to move on with lots of exciting things happening and new doors constantly opening, too much to mention all on here. We would love to hear from some of you personally so please drop us a message sometime as we would love to catch up with the people we love both in the US and Argentina.
As you move on with your day would you please remember us in a few ways:
- The advance of the Kingdom here.
- Against Spiritual Warfare.
- Against Discouragement.
- Opportunities to share with neighbor ladies.
- A man that Matt has been sharing with you read NT in 3 weeks and now has questions.
