Hello All,
It's Josh here and I'm taking my first stab at blogging. Yes yes I know, a 23 year old should be on top of this kind of stuff right. Well, I guess not. I'll get right down to it though, if you haven't heard by now Mary Frances, my extravagantly beautiful wife of two years, and I have decided to take an exciting opportunity to teach at a small Christian school in the city of Los Cedros, Nicaragua. Holy Cow! What are you guys thinking? I apologize if that news has just knocked you off of your seat. Please, try and find your chair again. A brief explanation may be in order. We both graduated last May from Trinity Western University, Mary Frances with a major in Linguistics and a minor Psychology, and I with a major in International Studies (pretty much the same as International Relations) and a focus on Biblical Studies. In our time at Trinity we of course learned a lot about our respective areas of study, but the most impactful thing we have learned in the last four years has been the heart of God for the poor and the marginalized of our world. So many people have been influential in helping us hear God's call on our lives, and even though we know we are but a vapor, we pray that through our small contribution and your participation we can make a huge impact on in the lives of people in Los Cedros. We will be continuing to update this blog with our weekly adventures, successes, and failures. Please journey with us.
God Bless
6 comments:
Scott and I are both very excited for you! What a wonderful journey this will be for you! May God bless you as you venture!
Love from the Ross'
You leave tonight and we miss you already. Hold tight to each other, Christ, and all of our memories. We love you and will see you in 319 days!
Have a safe trip!
I can't wait to hear/read about all the amazing adventures you will have!
We're all praying for you!
Josh,
The clarity of God's call upon the two of you has been evident to Vicki and I since you and MF began your friendship years ago. We rejoice in this step of faith and the confirmation you've been experiencing since taking it. As we pray and "live" vicariously w/you through your blog, may we all remember Jesus' words, "In as much as you've done it unto the least of these you've done it unto me." (Mt 25.40), in our daily routines here too. We love you!
Papa Carlson
Hi Guys,
Thanks for showing us your new home, how exciting!
Also Kim's sister Nicole is come for a visit this summer, we'll be sure to send her with a few things for you. We miss you. Thanks for updating the blog, it makes it seem that you're not so far away when we can see you. Love you!
I am very impressed with the steps you have taken together to put your faith into daily action. This will be a year of growth on many levels. My Dad, in 1948, travelled from NC to Alaska to be a missionary MD with the Episcopal church helping the native Indian families. At that time, Alaska was not a state and was much more undeveloped than now. It proved to be a pivotal couple years for my Dad and, I believe, were among some of his fondest memories.
Blessings to you, MF and Josh, in all you do. We eagerly await your insights, experiences and encounters.
Sending hugs and love,
Aunt Susan
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