Sunny CA

Some of the Tabor clan

Sitting here in my grandma's living room in So. Cal. The sun is out, the breeze is nice. Ahhh. I'm so glad that I was able to come out here for a week to see family and friends before heading off into the great wide yonder. On Saturday we had a cook out at my aunt's house, ate lots of food, saw uncles, aunts, cousins...some of them anyway! There are so many of us that it takes a lot for us to be all together all at once! Been enjoying getting to spend time with my brother John (and his girlfriend!)...and I enjoyed the free iced caramel latte he made me at his work! Thanks, John Boy! :) Wish my sister Hannah could be here, too. I also miss my grandpa. He passed away back in February, and it's been a rough road for family dealing with the loss. But we're so grateful for the life he lived and for the life he's living now in the presence of the Lord. Just this morning I was reading in 1 Thessalonians about having hope for those who go before us...they fall asleep, but are raised in Christ. What a wonderful encouragement and gift!

Talking at the church, LCF

Yesterday I was able to go visit a church that my family has been connected to for a while, and was happy when they asked me to share about going to Germany with them during the service. I was blessed by their encouragement, prayers, interest, and generosity. Came at just the right time! God knows these things...His timing is so good.

I'll be here in CA for the next few days, and will be heading to Colorado on Friday to spend a few days with a good friend of mine there. So grateful for this time of visiting, but am getting a little stressed about everything that needs to be done! Please pray for peace and strength to get everything done that I need to do, and that I fully enjoy these precious times with dear ones. Also please pray for traveling mercies for myself and for my family. They will be going up to Canada on Saturday to see my dad's family. I am not making that trip this time, since I was up there in January, but I will miss seeing that side of my family this time around. My Grandpa Peters has been having some heart troubles and blood pressure issues, so I ask that you also keep him in your prayers.

In regards to finances I am (unofficially) at about 49%. Praise the Lord for His good gifts! Just to remind you, though, I am not able to leave until I am at least at 90%, so if you are interested or know of anyone who might be interested in partnering with me financially, please let me know! My email is mpeters@teachbeyond.org. My ideal departure date is around August 8, so there are just a few weeks left! Questions, comments, suggestions...send them my way!!

Thank you so much for reading this blog, for sharing this journey with me! You are loved and appreciated!

1 Thessalonians 5:9-11

For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with him. Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.