We have an apartment!!

Just wanted to let you know that we are moving into a nice little 2 bedroom apartment that is just 10 miles from base. We did sign a lease, but when Benssy gets orders we just have to show a copy of the orders and they will release us from the lease - praise the Lord!

A few things you can pray for:

- That the hurricane would not hit our area this weekend. If it doesn't hit we'll get to spend all weekend with Benssy. If it does hit he'll be evacuated and we won't get to see him. Please pray for our safety.

- For the logistics of my parents traveling down to bring us our furniture. My grandmother is sick and is living with my parents and we're just not sure how it will work out for them to get down here.

- And just continue to pray that we will trust the Lord, that we'll stay united as a family, have wisdom and patience with Isaiah, and be available to how the Lord wants to use us.

And please remember to pray for Haiti as things are very difficult there right now. For details click on the "Praying for Haiti" link on the right.

We love and miss you!!

our family

Update about housing

We are still awaiting more details about housing, alot of things are very confusing and it is so hard to get answers from anyone. Yet, our sweet Lord is providing us with lodging and wonderful time with Benssy so I am very happy to wait for the rest. We miss our family and friends in TN so much but feel so much peace that this is where we are suppose to be. Yesterday, we went to the beach and tried to find this church we wanted to visit but they had closed because of the weather (Tropical Storm Fay) but is was absolutley beautiful so we drove around and looked for apartments. This morning it is a little cloudy and rainy, Isaiah and I are going to venture out to check out a couple of our top picks on the apartments, these are just backups in case the housing falls through . Oh, Isaiah and I got to check out a couple of Blue Angel shows last week, they are stationed here, it was AMAZING!!! Please check out the update about Haiti on the Haitian blog off to the rt. side, they truly need your prayers. Thank you!!

Together as a family in Pensacola...

Benssy has graduated from Boot Camp! He graduated on the 8th of August and flew to Pensacola on the 10th. Although it was short, our family had a wonderful weekend together in Chicago. Isaiah and I joined Benssy last week. Temporarily we are staying at a lodge on base while we look for more permanent housing. It looks like there is the possibility to live on base. PLEASE PRAY: I have been told there is housing available for us, Benssy just needs to get a letter from one of his officers confirming the training he will be involved in and how long that will last. Due to schedule conflicts Benssy is having a hard time getting a hold of an officer. Please pray that he'll have time to talk with an officer and quickly be able to get the necessary letter for Isaiah and I to secure the housing on base (that is available!).

Over the last few days we have had time with Benssy each afternoon and we are very thankful for that.

Also, please pray for wisdom and patience as we parent and discipline Isaiah. All the transition and unfamiliarity of things is very difficult for him.

To our friends and family, we love and miss you and hope to talk to you soon!