California Here I Come!

Gracie with her hair done after being at daycare.

Well, here we come. And, just for a few days. Jake & I will head to Guatemala for a week of meetings and research; Gracie will be staying with grandparents, aunties, and uncles. While we are in California, we’re excited about seeing my brother Sean, who lives in Alaska with his wife Stephanie. We haven’t seen him since the day before Gracie was born almost 2 years ago. In other words, this will be Sean and Gracie’s first meeting. 
In Guatemala, we will be looking at the ministry facility land that is being purchased, as well as meeting with potential contractors of the church/multi-purpose building. This will be the first building to be constructed on the site. We will be doing this along with two leaders from World Reach. After they leave, Jake and I will spend time in the town of Jocotillo, where we will be living in just a few short months. We hope to make some contacts as well as look at housing possibilities and hospital/doctor options for the delivery of our baby in August.
Thank you so much for your continued prayers and support. We can sense the hand of God here in Charlotte, and in the planning and preparing for Guatemala. We look forward to sharing all that happens on this preparation trip to Guatemala soon after arriving back in Charlotte on the 6th of March.

Our prayer is that like Jesus, we too will know the leading of the Holy Spirit throughout each day, each situation, and each moment so that love win over everything and everyone. God’s best to you all!
With lots of love and excitement,

Jake, Renée, and Gracie