Summer has begun here in Northeastern PA. We figured that out on a 90 degree drive down to Virginia this past weekend in a car with no air conditioning. Jude was not happy to say the least. Although Felicia might say I was worse than him haha. We had the opportunity to go see some of our close friends get married in Virginia and we had a nice trip. The trip served as just the tip of the iceberg for us this summer as we will be busier than ever.
Most of you know already but for those who don't, we have been accepted to training with New Tribes Mission and we will be moving to Missouri in August! For more about the two year training program, visit this link: https://usa.ntm.org/training/missionary-training-center. We are extremely excited for this next part in our lives and this summer we are starting to actively raise support and build partnerships with anyone who is interested. If supporting us through prayer, encouragement and/or finances, please message us on Facebook or send an email to jsheridan03@gmail.com.
In other news, Josh's Crohn's disease has started acting up a little bit. He starting having symptoms as recently as a month ago and so his doctor ordered a CT scan and some bloodwork. We're still waiting on the results but hopefully it just means another medication being added for a little bit. Josh quit his job a month earlier than we anticipated to see if that would help relieve some stress. So please pray with us for wisdom in decision making both now and in the future and for the doctors to figure out what to do. Felicia has gone to work about 4 hours a day or so to get some income to help tide us over until we move in August.
Jude continues to grow like crazy. He is 8 1/2 months and getting stronger by the day. Both physically and his will. Seems like he takes after his daddy a bit. He has his moments getting into trouble and getting into things he shouldn't but he is adorable and we love seeing him grow and learn. He's started to find out what animals are, he loves Grandma and Grandpa's cat and he loves dogs, although they don't appreciate him grabbing at their gums and eyes haha. All in all he's healthy and we're grateful for that.
Our time here in Pennsylvania is wrapping up soon, as we will travel to Arizona on July 11th for the rest of the month. Please pray for us as we meet with potential supporters and hope to raise some monthly support for our time in training. Please pray for Jude to travel well and please pray that we continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ as that, and only that will equip us for ministry, parenting, traveling, life, and eternity. Thank you for your prayers and love!!
"To wash away the crimson stain, grace, grace alone availeth...Therefore my trust is in the Lord and not in my own merit. On Him my soul shall rest, His Word upholds my fainting Spirit...Though great our sin and sore our woes, his grace much more aboundeth." Martin Luther
Be encouraged by God today.
Josh and Felicia
