By drew on August 9, 2010
We are very excited to announce that mid last week we received the news that we have been accepted as members of Wycliffe Bible Translators. This is something we’ve been looking forward to for a very long time. Even while I was still in high school I wanted to work as a linguist for Wycliffe Bible Translators making the Scriptures available to people in their heart language for the first time. Most 21st century English speakers have no idea what’s it’s like not to have God’s word available to us in the language we best understand. But for so many others instead of getting a clear, colorful picture of God’s word when it’s read aloud, get a blurry, dim black and white picture that is almost incomprehensible if comprehensible at all.
Our ultimate assignment will be in Cameroon in west Africa. We are still about two years out from settling down there as we still have orientation and some training remaining. Emily will be able to work part-time as a nurse while I will work as a linguist alongside African translators, helping them to accurately and appropriately translate God’s word into their language. In Cameroon alone there are still over 100 languages that still need work done. Facts, figures and statistics about Bible translation are changing all the time as the task advances. But over 100 languages for Cameroon is a very modest estimate and a sure figure to give you a fair idea of the task that remains.
If God has truly spoken–and we believe he has–then we must go. These languages matter because the people who speak them matter.
Emily and I already see how becoming members of Wycliffe will be a giant step of faith as we are learning to trust God more and more. Work with Wycliffe is volunteer. We will be dependent upon churches and individuals who choose to partner with us prayerfully and financially. So often the task of Bible translation goes unnoticed in churches and in Christian’s lives. We hope to be the people who connect you to the massive endeavor now underway by Wycliffe to see the Bible translated for the glory of God.
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By emily on August 7, 2010
Early this morning Drew and Justin went to play soccer. When they came home Poppy was taking her morning nap so everyone took a shower and once Poppy woke up we headed out to Mellow Mushroom for lunch. While waiting for our food we had a few games of Corn Hole. Poppy enjoyed watching. The food was great as always, my fav is the avocado hoagie on french bread, the boys obviously had pizza and Poppy shared Daddy’s.
Poppy's turn, heehee
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By emily on August 7, 2010
Yesterday 8/6 Drew, Justin and Poppy went to the museum.
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By emily on August 7, 2010
On Wednesday 8/4/2010 we headed to Wrightsville beach for the day. You can see by the photos that it was super windy and the waves were really big, but we had a great time. Poppy was a little nervous of the big waves at first but after a while we couldn’t hold her back. It was almost like she wanted to run but her body couldn’t keep up and she’d topple over after a few steps. We hung out on the beach for a couple of hours and then walked along the pier and headed home. It was a nice day out.
Some light reading on the way to the beach
Chillin in the back with Uncle Justin
And snoozin in the back with Uncle Justin
Getting out of the car at the beach
It was so windy!
I love that face!
Eating a peanut butter sandwich before hitting the surf.
Ready!
Beach Babe
Playing with her beach toys from Granny C.
Eating a cookie
Taking a walk on the pier
Its a rare occasion that we have a thrid person to take our photo!
On the way home eating cheetos
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By emily on August 7, 2010
Last Sunday 8/1/2010 Uncle Justin arrived to stay for the week. Poppy was so pleased to see him!
At the airport after picking Uncle Justin up.
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By emily on July 25, 2010
After Poppy’s afternoon nap we headed to the park with a little picnic dinner. Poppy met and played with 2 little girls for a long time before they had to go home and by that time Poppy was so hot and tired that we headed home before eating our picnic. I thought it would be fun to put her fairy wings on and surprisingly she kept them on the whole time.
Im so head over heels in love with this little girl!!!!!
Stopping for a drink using the silly straws that Aunty Hannah sent over from England.
Poppy what are you doing????
I'm climbing up the slide Mum.
shes fearless!
Hiding in the tunnel
Tell me this doesn't make you chuckle!
Those beautiful eyes again.
Blowing spit bubbles
Finished up on the swings.
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