Hi. Last Spring, I told you that I would be coming to America to do more fund raising-which did not happen. I wanted to share with you some of the reasons that I did not return this past summer as well as give you some information about my future. The main reason that I did not return home this summer was mostly to accommodate future plans and decrease additional spending.
As the time approached for me to return to the States, I encountered a new life situation. I had been dating my boyfriend, Luke, for a very short time but we had already begun talking about marriage. When my parents asked us what our possible timeline was and we discussed a U.S. wedding in January and then again returning to America in June for required training with Luke’s organization. My mom suggested, I consider not coming back in May and instead when Luke and I return in June of 2017 doing fundraising together. This allows me to be a good steward by limiting the amount of times I return to the states during this next year. I discussed this with Luke as well as my team leader and everyone agreed that this was a better use of funds and time.
By staying here this summer I was able to attend Luke’s team meetings and go with a short-term team to a village. At this point some of you may have already inferred that perhaps this means some changes for me in the future, and that would be correct. It was not an easy decision, but after careful consideration and much discussion between us as a couple. I have decided to start the process of joining Luke’s organization. In many ways his organization is very similar to the group I work with now. I encourage you to contact me regarding how to learn more about his organization.
I anticipate continuing the work that I am currently doing with the added bonus of being on a team that is actively working toward helping a people group have access to the Good News in their own heart language.
Our wedding is planned for January 7, 2017 and we would love your petitions as we prepare things from a distance as well as for our future. Joining a different organization not only includes many changes for myself, but if you give financially to me there will be changes that will effect you in the future. Since I am not yet accepted as an SIM employee and I don’t know what they will require I will try to keep you all informed. However, I am currently still under supported and could benefit from either 25 supporters raising their monthly support by $20 each or by 25 new supporters giving $20 a month.
I am excited about the summer of 2017, not only for the opportunity to get to know his organization better but also for the opportunity to introduce you all to Luke.
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