First of all, to answer the most common question, no, we are not ready yet; but we are on schedule. We will be ready next Thursday morning. This time we more smartly (and realistically) scheduled our time, events and packing. This has even left us significant relationship time to spend with friends and family in these final days. Our goal has been to be “all here” in both of our homes on the globe, thus limiting the transition time (and stress) it takes to prepare. And it feels like we have finally struck a good balance in this endeavor.
Kimberly’s surgery and ensuing recovery went very well. Thanks for praying! She is healthy and cleared for “take off.” The vascular surgery was 80% successful and she has had far less discomfort than before the surgery. We will likely follow up on the remaining 20% upon our return next July, although there is also a chance that the remaining vascular issue may spontaneously resolve with time.
Ana update- Ana reports that she is now approaching about half way to her needed financial goal (and this amount does not including some promised gifts that have not yet reached her). She has a speaking engagement at her home church this Sunday and we have a feeling that it will all come together in the end. Keep praying!
Nepal update- We just learned that the day we arrive to Nepal (January 29th) there will be another national strike and so ground transportation will likely not be running that day. This means we will need to figure out how to get seven people and 12 bags 5 miles across town (you may recall that I have had to walk much of the distance in similar situations in the past). Likewise, the power cuts are now up to 12 hours daily in the capital city. And the political stalemate continues. In one way this is what I love about Nepal. Life is so out of my control there that it forces me to rely on God to figure things out (and that is what my heart desires most deeply) rather than taking things into my own hands (which is my tendency here). Our overly-controlled life in America (as comfortable as it is) seldom pushes us to this level of absolute dependence on God.
And for those of you who continue to express concern for our safety, thank you. Today there were several accidents across town when freezing rain turned the streets into a skating rink. And last Monday there was a bomb diffused down town that could have created massive devastation. Don’t worry, in just six days we will be out of this dangerous place! :)
Dave (for the Beines)
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