Tuesday, November 25, 2008

What About Brooklyn?

Here it is! Missy and I are so excited to share our life with you over the next 4 months. As we prepare for our trip to Indonesia there are so many questions that tend to come--more often from other people rather than ourselves,expectantly so.

Most people's main concern, as well as ours, is Brooklyn. I mean, come on! You can't look at that chubby little face and not wonder, "How in the world is he going to handle a 22 hour plane ride followed by a bowl of Indonesian noodles?" Here is our response: We would much rather run full force the race God has called us to than tip toe through life to a safe death. That includes Brooklyn. We're in this together.

We can already tell that Brooklyn knows something's up. He's a little more clingy with Missy and I. On the other hand, he's been practicing guitar to his Hillsong Kids DVD a lot more than usual. Some people may laugh at that or think it's just "cute." But Missy and I truly believe that Brooklyn is not only going to encounter the powerful love of God on this trip, but he's going to minister that same love to the children of Indonesia--even at the age of 2.

Our week ahead is full of family dinners, last-minute details, and packing. But in the midst of it all we don't forget what this trip is really about: God's love for the world--all of it.

9 comments:

Manny said...

Andrea and I will be praying and living vicariously through you two. We are so excited to see what awaits you on this journey. We love you and know that to be a follower of Jesus, it will cost you a little comfort at times...

mommak said...

I know that God has GREAT things in store for ALL of you - Brooklyn included! We're all so excited for you guys and the journey God is taking you on! You will continue to remain in our prayers daily and the kids prayers before bed! :)

Mimi said...

Brandon, Missy, Brookie, I will miss you all and will pray and trust you will be safe. I Love You!

Kati said...

Love and miss you guys sooooo much! You will always be in my prayers and there isn't a minute that goes by that I am not thinking about you.

Brie said...

Words can't even say how much Michael and I love you guys!!! Your friendship means the world to us and there's not a day that goes by that we're not thinking about you and praying for you! Every time we pray we just know that God is using you & strenthening you all as a family! Give Brooklyn a hug & a kiss for me and Mikey :)

Sunday said...

are you there yet?? are you there yet?? We miss you already! I didn't even get to hug you goodbye so here - 3 hugs to you all! We will be praying for you!

Tace and Carmen said...

M & B: Hope you all experienced a blanket of God's peace as you made the long trip. Abundant blessings as God unfolds the details for/through you!!~ Precious Times ~

christine said...

Hey guys!Missin' you already:( Are you there there yet????

auntie deb said...

hi guys, it's aunt deb. you all look great..hope you are getting settled in. think of you often, stay safe. love you. auntie deb..will try if figure out how to get "ma" off of there..that was for erin's blog. she gets home monday nite!!yeah!!!!drek back on sat!!whowhooooooo.