One Week Left

Well, we are down to our final week in the US before we depart on April 30th for Honduras. We still have our entire house to pack, phone calls to make to get things in order for our departure, money to raise, and much more on our ever-increasing list of "To Do's." Even in the midst of a busy schedule, we are at peace, and very much looking forward to our arrival in Honduras next week. As difficult as it is to leave our family and friends, we eagerly anticipate everything that God has in store for us in the coming weeks, months, and years (or however long we are in Honduras for).

It has been an interesting last few weeks for our family. I went to Honduras at the end of March to host a mission's team from University Presbyterian's College Group (The INN, in Seattle WA). Less than 36 hours after I returned, Hailey left for one week in Seattle to visit family and friends. In the middle of the hectic schedule, I was wrapping up the end of my quarter in school, and Hailey has been trying to work through all her photography commitments. Not only has it been a busy time for us as a family, but it has been interesting to hear the wide array of responses we have gotten when talking to family, friends, and acquaintances about our move. On one end of the spectrum, we have received some great encouragement and support. Whether from new and old friends, strangers picking up furniture that we sold on Craigslist, or extended family, it has been a breath of fresh of air to hear that we are in fact doing something noble and honorable. However, on the other end of the spectrum, we have received numerous confused looks, questions that doubt our motives for going to Honduras and our methods of delivering education, and more. While this has been a bit discouraging, it has not brought any doubt to our family, nor has it drained our excitement.

So, as we begin the last week here in the US, we remind ourselves of the things that we are grateful for: warm showers, unlimited electricity, the ability to cook/eat whatever we want, close friends and family, our own transportation, and much more. Yet, while these things are wonderful, they don't compare to the joy we will receive from following God's direction for this next season of our lives.

I have attached a recent picture of our family. It was taken by our friends Eddie and Chrissy who have a photography business here in Nashville (http://www.highfiveforlove.com). Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we take this next step in our journey!

-The Rahm Family