Over the past few months, we have been extraordinarily blessed with particular homes as
places of "rest and retreat", three weeks in a
house in the forest near Daylesford was particularly revitalizing. We have learned that the care
and feeding of four legged pets is extremely important to people and can be both a joy and hard
work for us. And I am allergic to hay! We have
experienced people's wholehearted trust in leaving us to be responsible for all of their worldly
goods. Scott has been called to preach the Word
of God at many churches and we have both been
blessed by being able to fellowship with God's
people in many places in Victoria.
And now we are 61! As one chapter of our life
closes, another opens we look to a new ministry in 2015. As of this writing, God has not yet
revealed to us where that might be. But we
continue to lean on Him for all of our care and
provision. We have been accommodated in
some beautiful homes in the past ten months,
having been “professional” house-sitters in more
than eight different houses. My prayer is that
God would bless us with a ministry that will fit
perfectly with our gifts and abilities and that we
would have a place to call “home” when we arrive. We have always commented on how extraordinary our life has been.
It hasn’t been without some grief and drama and
tears, but it has never been boring. I have not
included the struggles of falling pregnant or the
spiritual battles of getting Visas to be allowed to
live and work in Australia.
I have not included the agony of watching our
young son struggle to breathe with asthma and
allergies developed in Australia, or the heartbreak of watching him struggle through two
divorces. Nor have I shared the tears and prayers
we both shed for two unbelieving children and
their partners. God has a plan for us. He cares
for us. He sustains us. He has been with us at
every milestone and wherever we are.
2 Chronicles 16:9a
For the eyes of the Lord
range throughout the earth
to strengthen those whose
hearts are fully committed to
him.”
I am happy that you chose me, Lord. And so
many years ago planned for me to be wife and
partner to the Reverend Scott Kroeger. And
then You brought us both to a place to know
You. To be Your children and disciples. I look
forward to the challenges we will face and our
faith in Jesus as the strongest part of this couple
known as the Kroegers.`
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