How did I get here ?
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Mark and I met on the first short-term mission trip I went on . As God ’ s call to serve in Indochina became clearer for each of us , we decided to live His call out together . We got married in 2019 , prepared to serve and were on location by January 2020 … just before COVID hit !
As newlyweds , we were stuck inside an apartment for four weeks . It was challenging and we were limited in the ministry we could do . We connected with believers online who supported and encouraged us .
Later in 2020 , we began ministry initiatives and built some strong relationships . We were starting to see fruit .
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In 2021 , Mark ’ s mentor , Hoa ( Peter ), sadly passed away . We had both spent time volunteering at the organisation Hoa established in Indochina that works with people with disability . After he passed away , we were asked to take over running the organisation .
While we were honoured to be asked , we were sad to have to leave our city in the north . We knew we would have to move to the south of the country in order to serve through the organisation . We were disappointed to leave the friends we had just made and the ministries we had started .
However , after lots of praying , we sensed the Holy Spirit guiding us down south . We know that our ‘ labour in the Lord is not in vain ’. 1 Corinthians 15:58
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As we made this decision , we found out I was pregnant . Despite our best preparation , COVID lockdowns had us unexpectedly stuck between the north and south cities for four months . We finally made it to our destination with just enough time to find an apartment and a hospital to give birth at !
Here we are today - working at the organisation with a baby in tow . Only God could have orchestrated and timed this journey for us to be here right now . Praise the Lord !
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