Holding on to the Promises of God

Since we last wrote, about six weeks ago, we have all remained healthy!! We have continued to thank the Lord time and time again for getting and keeping us healthy. Thank for continuing to pray, your prayers were answered!
In these last six weeks Ryan went to a conference in Uruguay and came back encouraged and with a stronger motivation to incorporate planning methods appropriate to social change. Ryan's parent's, Jerry and Linda Smedes, visited us for a week and a half. Ryan was able to take time off while they were here and we enjoyed a lot of restful playtime; visiting beaches, showing them some of the sights of Lima, playing at parks, eating great Peruvian food, and we enjoyed living life with them here in Lima. Then Ryan flew to Pucallpa to visit and support staff of FH in the jungle town of Pucallpa. (Pictures to come)
We want to ask for your prayers for wisdom, discernment and joy to be upon Ryan as he leads the staff of FH/Peru. He has been overwhelmed many times, spinning too many plates to count, dealing with various HR and financial concerns, putting out fires, moving offices, and working on a difficult learning curve. God is growing and stretching him an amazing amount. It has been exciting to watch and difficult as well. The scriptures have been our feast, encouragement and strength.

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13

"Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me--put it into practice. And the god of peace will be with you." Phillipians 4:8,9