OK, so I am finally posting an update. Sorry it took so long.
First, we aren't in the South anymore. I know, I know we are further south, but Southern hospitality and friendliness are not as prevalent here! We are adjusting well. Eli has a great preschool that he attends 3-4 hours most days. Jason's job keeps him busy. I of course stay busy with Eli, groceries, housework, etc. with a little swimming, snorkeling and friend time thrown in too.
We have met some awesome people here and are very encouraged by the student Caribbean Christian Fellowship. It is a great group of students with a heart for God. Those that know Jason very well know he is trying to get them all involved in missions. Many of them were active already. So to say the least the students have been a blessing to all 3 of us. We also attend "church" with the students and a few faculty. We watch pod casts from a pastor in Texas. For right now our main ministry focus has been the students which is where our heart is and where God has placed us.
Jason's heart for Africa hasn't changed. He just returned as excited as ever from a trip to Sudan. He and the team members provided some herd care and education as well as shared the gospel and planted churches. I agreed to give Africa another try and tentatively plan on returning to Uganda next year. I will keep you posted on how God changes and develops my heart.
We know that where we are is God's plan and that this is His mission field for us, but we can't deny that he has placed in us a desire to minister to, live with and grow with the poorer and unreached peoples of this world. The paralysis comes in when we consider where and when. So for now we will take it one day at a time, try not to forsake what is around us and wait for God's timing and guidance. We plan to continue short term trips to Africa and hopefully South American. Of course we want to involve the students and pray that God opens all of our eyes to where He is working and how we can us our talents and time for Him.
St. Kitts is a paradise. We have all that we need. Food is expensive. Gas is expensive. EVERYTHING is expensive. It is hot. Sometimes the mosquitoes are unbearable. We have no clothes dryer. We don't need one. The sun works just fine. Except when it rains... Our ice maker is broken, our dish washer barely works and the roof leaks in about 5 places. Other than that though things are great:) We live better than some, worse than others. But we live with the peace that we are where God wants us for now. People often comment that this is a baby step to less developed places. Maybe? Maybe God will keep us here for 10 years. Only He knows. Pray with us for the peace and prosperity of St. Kitts, that the students here would grow closer to Christ, that our lives would be a witness to bring glory to our holy, mighty and loving God.
For His glory,
Jennifer
