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God has been revealing some of our future to us lately and it's looking pretty exciting! A few options have opened up to us and we are eagerly anticipating what is to come. I have a few updates to share with you.
First, Joey graduated!!!!!!!!!! A huge step for our little family, we are glad graduation has come and gone. We had a fun graduation weekend with Josh, Julie, and Elizabeth. Joey's grandparents were able to come down for the ceremony and lunch with "the kids." It was an appropriate weekend of celebrating for the beginning of a new era for us.
Second, Joey and I are leaving for Palau the end of July!! We were able to purchase the tickets and schedule a flight mostly with Josh and Julie. As it draws closer, we are becoming increasingly excited! We are both extremely excited to see Jon, Heather, and the boys! We are also excited to see the family together again! It's going to be SO MUCH FUN!! Joey and I are also keeping our hearts open while we are there to see if God would have us serve with Jon and Heather and minister to the youth of Palau.
Lastly, Joey and I are considering adoption options. We know that having children naturally is not a viable option because of Joey's cancer treatments. We have accepted what God has given us and are looking forward to see His better plan! I know God is working in a miraculous way! We are actually seeing some options coming to the forefront that we never would have imagined! I'm sure we will update as soon as the time is appropriate! Please pray for wisdom in this area as well. Personally, I really want to wait on God to open very OBVIOUS doors. I don't want to push and push until we make something happen. God has the best timing and I've seen that waiting on that timing is the only way. Please pray for my patience!
Thank you for taking the time to show interest in our lives!
Seeking the next right thing!!
Leah
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009
First Blog
Since we are going to be going on the mission field, I decided I should start a habit of blogging. By blogging, I think I can keep more people up to date at the same time. I want to stay close to those at home. I want people to feel like they are involved in our ministry even though they are miles away.
work
Currently, Joey is teaching PE and Consumer Math on Tuesday and Thursday at NL. He's enjoying what he does, but is eager to move on to the next phase.
I am working for the Doc approximately forty hours a week. Good times. I enjoy a majority of my work. Sometimes it can be stressful in an office of women, but bills are being paid so "it's all good."
school
Yay, graduation!!! It's finally here! Joey will graduate this May. We are BOTH so very ecstatic. Joey is able to take ALL of his classes this semester at HOME! What an answer to prayer. It definitely cut down on gas expense and Joey's hectic schedule. He only has to go up to Maranatha every once in a while to take quizzes or tests and to check in with his teachers. We both love telling people Joey is homeschooling this semester.
future
We know that God is sending us away from our hometown, but other than that we are not sure what is coming. Really, no one can be sure of what is to come. We are planning and waiting at the same time. It's a very strange place to be. God is in control, and that is what gives me peace right now. I'm daily preparing my heart to leave what I've always known and go to what is completely different. I can't say it's an easy thing to leave those I love and feel an obligation to. It's VERY difficult. I know it's going to be fine though. God has placed this in my heart and not following it would be harder than leaving my "home."
team clapp?
I know. It sounds corny. It started as an inside joke. Whenever we are getting ready to start a task we talk about what needs to be done and then say, "go team Clapp!" As corny as it sounds, it's true. We have to be a team in ministry and in the home. I'm seeing that if our relationship is not in harmony, everything else seems even more daunting. So now we have "Team Clapp."
work
Currently, Joey is teaching PE and Consumer Math on Tuesday and Thursday at NL. He's enjoying what he does, but is eager to move on to the next phase.
I am working for the Doc approximately forty hours a week. Good times. I enjoy a majority of my work. Sometimes it can be stressful in an office of women, but bills are being paid so "it's all good."
school
Yay, graduation!!! It's finally here! Joey will graduate this May. We are BOTH so very ecstatic. Joey is able to take ALL of his classes this semester at HOME! What an answer to prayer. It definitely cut down on gas expense and Joey's hectic schedule. He only has to go up to Maranatha every once in a while to take quizzes or tests and to check in with his teachers. We both love telling people Joey is homeschooling this semester.
future
We know that God is sending us away from our hometown, but other than that we are not sure what is coming. Really, no one can be sure of what is to come. We are planning and waiting at the same time. It's a very strange place to be. God is in control, and that is what gives me peace right now. I'm daily preparing my heart to leave what I've always known and go to what is completely different. I can't say it's an easy thing to leave those I love and feel an obligation to. It's VERY difficult. I know it's going to be fine though. God has placed this in my heart and not following it would be harder than leaving my "home."
team clapp?
I know. It sounds corny. It started as an inside joke. Whenever we are getting ready to start a task we talk about what needs to be done and then say, "go team Clapp!" As corny as it sounds, it's true. We have to be a team in ministry and in the home. I'm seeing that if our relationship is not in harmony, everything else seems even more daunting. So now we have "Team Clapp."
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