We had a rollover car accident on the turnpike and came out alive! Praise Jesus
We celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary!
Ellie turned 8 and started 2nd grade!
Adela turned 3 and started ballet and preschool! (whaa??!)
Mary and the girls got to spend the Summer enjoying some sweet moments with Grandma Ruthie before she went to be with Jesus on Sept 10th. So thankful for the hope that we have in Jesus! We look forward to seeing her again :)
Daniel became a US Citizen! It was a really meaningful experience to get to be a part of the Oath Ceremony in Oklahoma City with friends and family. Mamadela even got to come!
We sold and packed up most everything and put our house on the market.
We're living with Mary's momma until our departure date.
We would like to have a get together before we leave, so stayed tuned for more info.
Here are some needs and prayer requests that we have:
*House to sell: It would be ideal for our house to sell or be under contract before we leave. We can sign paperwork before we leave if there's a contract. If there's no contract before we leave, the paperwork can be mailed back and forth, still doable but a little bit more complicated. Either way, though, we won't have to be here for closing, so that's good! However, the sooner the house sells, the sooner we can stop paying mortgage payments and basic utilities...
*Start-up funds for now and when we arrive in Lima: We will need to make a deposit and buy furnishings for an apartment as well as set up utilities. The approximate cost will be around $2000. If you would like to give toward our start up fund, check out the info at the bottom of the blog or contact us at losherolds@gmail.com or 918-712-0560 (call or text).
*Partners: We are asking the Lord to send people who would like to partner with us financially and in prayer. We have an approximate budget of $2000 a month. Right now we have a little under the half way mark in pledges. If you are interested in supporting us financially, check out the info at the bottom of our blog or contact us. Also, we would love to journey with a group of people in prayer so we are setting up an email/message group. If you are interested in joining our prayer team, please email Mary at losherolds@gmail.com.
*School for the girls: One of the things we have been praying for since the day we knew we were moving was schooling for our girls. There is a wonderful English school not far from the neighborhood we'll be living in that we are seriously considering for Ellie and one day for Adela. It runs close to the United States' school schedule, so Ellie would be right on track for her second semester of second grade. Since we are missionaries, the school would give us half off of the tuition. And if Mary were to work at the school, the discount would be greater. However, they are not hiring until the next school year. So, the tuition for one semester after the missionary discount would be close to $200 more a month than we had budgeted. Please pray for wisdom as we decide where Ellie will go to school and also provision to pay for the semester (Feb-June). Also, please pray for clarity and wisdom as we decide if this is a job that the Lord wants Mary to apply for.
Thank you to all who have already so generously given toward our move and mission and have been covering us in prayer! We love you dearly and are thankful for the blessings that you are in our lives.
Blessings,
The Herolds
