So after many many discussions and questions over vehicles...we are learning a valuable lesson; We have to stop comparing the cost of everything here to what we are used to in the states.

We have to stop looking at things the way we did in the states...we will get nowhere. We will buy nothing including milk and pickles. We have been so surprised at the cost of everything here. I couldn't bring myself to buy milk until last month. Same with pickles which is one of my kids' favorite snacks.

We are looking to purchase a ministry vehicle to transport teams when they are here to serve. We aren't asking for anything flashy, just something we can fit a lot of people in, a lot of supplies in, and will get us where we need to go reliably. We are also looking to purchase a vehicle for our family that will be more reliable than what we are driving now esp for trips outside Port-au-Prince.

Jeff has come home over and over after looking at vehicles, really stressed about the thought of what you get for your dollar here. So what do we do? how do we know what the right vehicle is here? how do we know what is even a reasonable amount of money to spend to get something reliable? how do we make a wise decision here?

We stop comparing. We just go to God and ask. So for the last few weeks, days, we've been asking.

We are trusting we'll see red flags when we need to. Trusting we'll know when God is telling us it's ok because I believe He cares even about these details when we ask.


Just after writing this some very special friends sent us this prayer:

Lord, you know the need. You know it before we do. Lord we ask that you would release favor and blessing in finding and the pricing of the vehicle. Release peace in the process, wisom and discernment.
Matthew 6:8 "...for your father knows what you need before you ask Him."
Phil. 4:19 "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus"

~Thank you Bob and Donna we appreciate your words of encouragement and your prayers!