Well my friends, I am off to bed. But first wanted to drop in and give you the latest Turkey update.
We where at a meeting at the church tonight.
I had not heard anything from the travel agent all day so I expected maybe tomorrow.
When we got home this evening, there was an email from him.
He informed me that 2 more people dropped out, so we went down to six. So the Turkey extension has been cancelled as of this evening.
I was saddened by this news, and did admittedly shed some tears on Jason's shoulder. But I am going to be okay First thing Jason said was , "Next time April ! There will be a next time !" He was disappointed too for me, but at the same time, happy to have me home earlier than planned !
Ashley cried as she knew how much I was looking forward to the "way of Paul" in Turkey. She said , "But mom, you love Paul " and just cried and cried. It was so sweet. I reassured her that I was okay with whatever God had planned. And after all, I still get to go do the best part of all and that is Israel !!!!
So I wanted to say THANK YOU all for your prayers !!
Just because we are not going to Turkey, does not mean God didn't answer them ! Thank you all so much for being such great , supportive, prayerful friends. That means so much to me.
So may I ask that you all continue to pray for the Israel trip in May ?
I will be gone May 16th to the 28th (only 67 days !!) woohoo
Just prayers for a safe trip and also that there will be peace in the middle east. I know Israel will not let in tourists if there is any disorder. And with their election and all, the prayers are needed for the Holy Land.
God bless you all !!
I am off to bed. Long day of 2 doctors visits, and a few tests.
Then a long church meeting.
See you all tomorrow.
And again, thank you so so much for your prayers !!
Love Pastor April