The Davies Update: Our journey of hope in South Africa...telling a different story!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Ironheads Party!
These are some pictures from the Ironheads party. We had fun getting dressed up and hanging out with everyone. This was our farewell to the team as we leave Portland in a week. Our hosts Dave & Ann went to great lengths to throw a great party. Their whole house was decorated. Apparently Ann spent a whole week decorating. Amazing. We will miss these new friends who we spent all year training and racing triathlons together.
Fall Fun
I had so much fun with Keira today. Playing in the fall leaves in Salem. It was just beautiful in the park and Keira was having a blast playing in the leaves and chasing the crows and squirrels. Get it, get it.....
Having fun playing in Fall leaves...
It's time to go!
The time is here! After much waiting and preparation, our time of departure has arrived. Our tickets are booked for December 2nd. We will however, be leaving Portland at the end of October to spend some time in Corvallis and the Oregon coast before heading up to Seattle to spend our last two weeks in the US with Chrissy’s family. As we reflect on our time here in Portland, we are so thankful for the plan that God has for our lives and are confident that He always knows, better than we do, the way our paths should go.
This season of investment in counseling and our relationship has been invaluable, as we have been learning how to live out the vows we promised each other, before God, at the forefront of our marriage. As vulnerable as it is, to have outside input into our relationship was very helpful. As our sessions came to a close it was clear how Jesus had been transforming our hearts by peeling away fear, lies and false perceptions. We have discovered a newfound peace in the sober reality of leaving our family, friends and comfort to follow Jesus’ call on our lives.
In August we had the privilege of meeting with other Servant Partners team leaders in Mammoth Lakes, California. There we spent time in scripture, worship and reflection, as well as talked about the future of the organization. It was really helpful to be able to talk to team leaders that are already on the field, so close to when we are leaving, to ask last minute questions and process our journey so far as well as gain some insight into what to expect as we leave. Although we are new to the organization, and feel we have a lot to learn from those who have gone before us, we feel so welcomed and assured that we are in the right place when among this team. There is a true sense of fellowship and wonderfully apparent value for families.
As our time is drawing to a rapid close we have been doing our best to end well, and say goodbye to our friends and to Portland. October 5th participated in the Portland Marathon and did his “farewell lap” of Portland. We have several gatherings planned to get together with friends and donors here in the Portland area. When we think of all the people there are to say goodbye to we are overwhelmed with thankfulness. We have been deeply impacted by so many who have left lasting imprints on our hearts. We have no doubt that Jesus knows what we need, when he places us in the families He has. It has given us such an abundant depth of joy that we can’t help but be thankful. You will be greatly missed!
Please cover us in prayer as we continue to prepare to go:
Oct. 13-31: Packing, selling cars and moving out
Nov. 1-10: Corvallis visit
Nov. 10-13: The Oregon Coast
Nov. 14 –Dec 2nd: Seattle with Chrissy’s Family
December: Living with Trevor’s Mom before moving into our new community.
With love,
The Davies
Trevor, Chrissy and Keira
To donate to our ministry go to: www.servantpartners.org/give.php
The time is here! After much waiting and preparation, our time of departure has arrived. Our tickets are booked for December 2nd. We will however, be leaving Portland at the end of October to spend some time in Corvallis and the Oregon coast before heading up to Seattle to spend our last two weeks in the US with Chrissy’s family. As we reflect on our time here in Portland, we are so thankful for the plan that God has for our lives and are confident that He always knows, better than we do, the way our paths should go.
This season of investment in counseling and our relationship has been invaluable, as we have been learning how to live out the vows we promised each other, before God, at the forefront of our marriage. As vulnerable as it is, to have outside input into our relationship was very helpful. As our sessions came to a close it was clear how Jesus had been transforming our hearts by peeling away fear, lies and false perceptions. We have discovered a newfound peace in the sober reality of leaving our family, friends and comfort to follow Jesus’ call on our lives.
In August we had the privilege of meeting with other Servant Partners team leaders in Mammoth Lakes, California. There we spent time in scripture, worship and reflection, as well as talked about the future of the organization. It was really helpful to be able to talk to team leaders that are already on the field, so close to when we are leaving, to ask last minute questions and process our journey so far as well as gain some insight into what to expect as we leave. Although we are new to the organization, and feel we have a lot to learn from those who have gone before us, we feel so welcomed and assured that we are in the right place when among this team. There is a true sense of fellowship and wonderfully apparent value for families.
As our time is drawing to a rapid close we have been doing our best to end well, and say goodbye to our friends and to Portland. October 5th participated in the Portland Marathon and did his “farewell lap” of Portland. We have several gatherings planned to get together with friends and donors here in the Portland area. When we think of all the people there are to say goodbye to we are overwhelmed with thankfulness. We have been deeply impacted by so many who have left lasting imprints on our hearts. We have no doubt that Jesus knows what we need, when he places us in the families He has. It has given us such an abundant depth of joy that we can’t help but be thankful. You will be greatly missed!
Please cover us in prayer as we continue to prepare to go:
Oct. 13-31: Packing, selling cars and moving out
Nov. 1-10: Corvallis visit
Nov. 10-13: The Oregon Coast
Nov. 14 –Dec 2nd: Seattle with Chrissy’s Family
December: Living with Trevor’s Mom before moving into our new community.
With love,
The Davies
Trevor, Chrissy and Keira
To donate to our ministry go to: www.servantpartners.org/give.php
Friday, October 24, 2008
Packing
Well we are packing up our last things. Keira is having a good time, climbing into everthing...
Her closet...
Daddies shoes...
and of course, our tubs...
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
The community centre
This is the community centre we are working with in South Africa. Check it out.
I am going to try and convince Chrissy that this will be a fun thing for us to do. To record our journey and share it with others on a more regular basis.
Especially as we get ready to leave for South Africa in Dec and try to find ways to connect to our friends in the US.
Especially as we get ready to leave for South Africa in Dec and try to find ways to connect to our friends in the US.
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This is from our Servant Partners trip to Mammoth Lakes. It was a great hike except having to carry Keira for 5 miles.
Getting started
Well I am trying to get into this blog deal. I know it will be great to stay connected as we leave. The question is, can we have the discipline to write regularly and post pictures.
Here is a fun picture of Keira. She is growing up fast.
Here is a fun picture of Keira. She is growing up fast.
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