Praise God that all is well with Donna and the children as they have settled back into the rhythm of life in Africa. Your prayers for their transition have been greatly appreciated.
My study sabbatical is coming to a rapid end. It has been good to have this month to start to get my mind around my topic and get some preliminary research and reading done. I have also been able to email some with the person who is likely to be my PhD advisor and he feels that my topic has potential. Please pray as I finalize a few references for my application. Also pray for wisdom and divine guidance during my final days at the library.
Thank you for your prayers concerning changing my ticket. I was able to change my ticket without any problems. I leave the US on February 1. Your prayers as I travel would be appreciated.
Lastly, I would covet your prayers over a communication problem (people communication problem rather than electronic communication problem) back in Benin. I have already engaged with this problem some from the US. It seems that there is great potential for both sides in the problem to learn and grow. Pray that this positive potential is realized. Pray that both sides would have fresh eyes and ears to see, hear, understand and move forward. Pray for grace and wisdom for all who are involved.