Two living spaces have opened up at Plow Creek. It is possible, though not certain, that we may be able to use one of them to begin small retreats.
We've decided to return to Plow Creek in two weeks, to be part of the conversation about how the spaces are to be used. If the community agrees to our renting one and using for retreats, we'll be able to spend the winter in preparation work for the ministry. I will be very glad for this moving ahead.
God has provided some money for us to begin renting. Just before our wedding my parents dropped a bombshell: my grandparents, retired missionaries, wanted to pass on to us part of a large legacy they had once received. We'll be able to pay our rent for awhile--even before God provides broader-based financial support. He is providing for us in the way He has promised he will; whether sleeping on a mat under a picnic-shelter in the rain, or furnishing a home to be a place of hospitality and healing, we have lacked, and I trust we will lack, nothing.
Not even time. We did the math yesterday and decided the best time to go back would be in two weeks; two weeks is just enough time so I can be quite certain of finishing my first novel before we go.
Woo hoo!
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Hi Paul and Heather,
Paul, I am Pastor Dundas's niece, and also we are good friends with Erin's parents. I remember you when you were little. We were at Erin and Carlos' wedding, and when I told my mom she said, "so did you see Paul there?" I hadn't realized you actually lived at Plow Creek! So I never looked for you. I would have liked to meet you and Heather. Maybe next time. Sally Forrester Rich
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