A Jon Post
Well, we found a small internet cafe here in Rundu, a border town on the Namibia/Angola border and decided it was a good idea to go ahead and say we are still alive and doing well.
Tomorrow we cross the border into Angola. We first expected to get into Angola about 5 days ago but the people we are traveling with had some unexpected delays. The truck they are driving is having some problems and it’s been in and out of garages trying to get it ready for the punishing Angolan roads.
We’ve had peace and felt good about how we’ve traveled. The travel itself has actually been easier at the slower pace we’ve been going. Instead of 10-15 hour driving days we’ve been going in 3-5 hour days, though tomorrow we expect more like 15-17 hours on the road.
Please pray that I (Jon) am alert and safe for the long drive tomorrow and please pray that Layne stays comfortable and that she has peace for the drive. She’s had some stomach problems and the incredibly bumpy roads would be very hard on her if she still feels bad tomorrow.
Thank you so much Jessica Coffelt, Sarah Romano, Stephanie Prescott, Lassiter Family, Pete and Judy Prescott, and Obidiah Pinner for your help with the equipment we purchased for this trip. I want you all to know that we’ve actually been using it. I am always happy when I get to use stuff like that and we’ve already needed nearly all of it and will unquestionably use the rest as we continue on to Angola.
We are so indebted to you all for your prayer and love.
We continue to live enraptured by the Love of Christ and, as we go where it is less comfortable than before, we are glad to know Christ and the fellowship of sharing in His suffering.
Dear Jon and Layne, May The Lord protect the roads your traveling on, the places you stop to rest and the people you encounter on your trip, May He guide you with His loving hand to your destination….we pray for you daily and we love you….
William & yasmine
Dear Jon and Layne,
I try to imagine your trip but can’t and then Tatu tells me more stories from his experiences in the Congo – the roads especially – and I pray harder for your safety and peace. And as you press on to the goal set before you may you feel His strenth and power and joy, knowing you are doing what He has called you to do. Love you both. Grandma and Tatu
Love and prayers …. love and prayers ….. love and prayers …. love and prayers …. love and prayers …. love and prayers …. love and prayers …. love and prayers …. love and prayers …. love and prayers …. love and prayers …………..
I want to feel like I am doing more for you guys, then I remember what Jon said once…What’s better than prayer to the God of the Universe?? So, I pray. I ditto Vicki’s comment too:))