Rattlesnake Training

It is rattlesnake season in northern Ca. My sister owns a B and B in Capay Valley near Sacramento. Uncle Kevin keeps examples of rattlesnakes and Gopher snakes frozen in a chest freezer located in their barn. The snakes look remarkably alike, can you tell the difference? The snake on the left is a Gopher snake, all the rest are Rattlers. It is really important for our kids to know what the enemy looks like, how he acts, and where he likes to hang out. Sounds like a sermon illustration waiting to be apllied.
We have only 5 days left in country. We just heard from the shipping company and it looks like our stuff is going to arrive a day or two after we get there, great timing.
Jared asked us yesterday when we were going to go back to Denver. He also asked where we will live when we get back there. He still is trying to grasp our homeless situation. Please continue to pray for our family transition which is going to really kick into high gear in the next week.
 

Disneyland 06

Sandra's parents decided that they wanted to treat us to Disneyland while we are in California on our way to Thailand. This may be the only chance we ever get as a family to do this so we spent two days with Mickey and friends.
The kids had a blast and we were able to get some much needed family time. Thanks Grandpa and Grandma Watson! 

Last Play Time

I took the boys to play with our neighbor boys for the last time on Sat. They had a great time at McDonalds and then at the park near by. Only 4 days left here and we are really feeling it.

Went to church last night for the last time as well. Wow, we really have fallen in love with our fellowship there and will miss the "Bride" at Lookout Mountain Community Church.

We closed on our house on Tuesday so that is done.

My truck sold yesterday and so we only have the van left to get rid of.

We are down to right at $200 a month left of our support as well.

Saying Goodbye

Well we are packed out! Yep, it took 20+ people only 2 1/2 hours to pack out our house here in Denver. What a blessing it was to have so much help. Many stayed behind to help clean as well and so we were completley out by 4pm! We are staying in the basement of the Spragues who are in our small group until the 11th of May. I have leadership meetings all week coming up and we still have 2 cars to sell.
We have not really been able to slow down enough to really feel the impact yet of leaving but have felt some pockets of sadness. I think when we get on the plane out of here that we will feel it most.
Pictured left are the kids with their favorite babysitter, Kerith Schroeder. 

Back from Cambodia/Thailand

Pictured right is me with my study group in Phnom Penh. We turned a hotel room into a classroom where I taught bible study methods and studied the faith of the centurion in Luke 7. These officers are very hungry and we had a very lively discussion.

These men continue to indicate that the open door in Cambodia may be closing. Please pray for these men as they make a stand for their faith.



Pictured below is a retired Col. who has been hospitalized for stomach cancer and is recovering from surgery to removed a blocked passage. This man has led many officers to the Lord in the last year. They have a cooking stove in the room that his wife uses to make food for him. No air conditioning. I found myself vowing to not complain about western medical care ever again. Plese pray for his recovery.


Support Update: We only have $337 a monthly pledges left to go and $3500 in start-up. What an amazing God we have.

You all are very dear to us and we continue to be thankful to you for being our friends and allowing us to represent you in SE Asia.

On my way

Made it to Tokyo so far and one hour ahead of schedule! Great chance to study on the flight over for a couple of teaching times I will be doing in Cambodia. Wanted to ask those of so inclined to be praying for Sandra and the kids as I am away these two weeks.