Wait:

Wait is an answer that we sometimes get from God in response to a prayer. I know from experience that waiting in patience can be hard, but it always turns out better than I originally thought. With that in mind, it has recently become clear that it is better for me to wait to go to Toliara, Madagascar until July rather than to go in January. There are many factors that make this change a good one as well as several positives. Leaving in July allows for more time to reach the point of being fully funded. It also gives me time to pay off my student loan rather than defer. As many of you know my sister is getting married at the end of June. By staying, I am able to be a part of the preparation as well as save money on a return ticket. God did an amazing work by providing an open date in June for my sister's wedding that still allows me to leave in July to join my team in Toliara. I know this was His hand at work in a way that only He could do and it points to his great love for both my sister and me. 

Wait? 
If you are like me, there are a few practical questions that come with the need to wait. God has already answered many of them for me and I hope to encourage you as I pass them along. 

What about your team? 
God in His providence set up our team training in July rather than January knowing ahead of time that there would be some of us that would need to come a little later. Those who go in January will help the missionary family finish setting up for the whole team to start our training in July. 

What now? 
I would love your prayers as I look for work for this spring. I have enjoyed working at the resale shop where I have been able to serve the community around me, as well as working with Downsizing by Design to help maturing adults transition into a better home for their situation. However, these two part time jobs have not fully provided for me financially. Thank you for your prayers as I look for a new job and say goodbye to these others. 

What about support raising? 
I am excited to announce that I am about 45% of the way to where I need to be financially to leave in July for two years. Thank you to those of you who where still hoping to partner with me financially, there is still time. For those of you who have committed to giving to me monthly or are still thinking about it you have the choice of whether you would like to start your monthly gifts in January or July. Note that any monthly giving from January through July will add to the outgoing expenses needed for airfare, housing, and other set up costs. Whatever you decide is great! Please either email me with your decision, which I will then pass along to AIM.

Thank you for all your prayers and support. 
I am blessed to have you as family and friends and I value you as part of my life.
Bethany Corin Morris 
email: miss.bcmorris@gmail.com