Hello to each of you! We have missed you over the past few months and look forward to reconnecting through our blog. A little over three months have passed since our time in Kona ended. We have spent that time in rest, enjoying our immediate and extended family, visiting with Beautiful Feet (our missions organization), some birth and solar energy training, and seeking God for what He has for us in the future.

Last picture taken with my midwifery class in Kona. Continue reading →

We have less than 2 weeks left on the island. Just because our time here is ending, it does not mean God is finished working in our lives, teaching us, revealing more of Himself to us. I am really trying to be aware of this and keep myself open and present as we finish this season in our lives! Continue reading →

Friends and family,

First of all, we want to thank each of you for keeping our family in your prayers these past few weeks! Our daughter is home and doing well and we couldn’t be more grateful to have such an incredible support system during this time! We have so much to share with you that its a bit overwhelming! We will be home in about 5 weeks and we cant wait to catch you all up then. Since the last time I have shared, we have been through an entire module, which is six weeks long. A few of the topics we have studied have been Immediate newborn-6 weeks, birth emergencies, grief and loss, community development and worldview, postpartum, breastfeeding, normal birth, and labs for midwives. Nate has been involved in his training since January. Continue reading →

Wow! We are officially through with half of our training here on the Big Island. What an incredible journey these past few months have been and I can say without a doubt that we have grown ever closer to our Father with each passing day. I have truly realized that this life with Jesus is not just a momentary prayer we pray once and then live happily ever after, as we tend to hype up in our culture. It is a daily laying down of our lives and taking up of our cross that changes us and the people around us. It is a slow, humbling, sacrificing process that may not always make sense as we are journeying through but it is always, always worth it. It is committing to loving those that the Father sets before us in this moment. That might be overseas or it might be across the street or it might be in your own home. Sacrifice isn’t so much about losing what you love, but giving your love on to who you love more. When you sacrifice for what you love, you gain more of what you love. Love is a risk-that is never a risk. Continue reading →

(Photo Credit: Ashley Reeves)
I believe that I am finally beginning to slow down and turn my ear. To listen to things that God has wanted to bring to my attention yet I have been going at top speeds and who has time to slow down, right? Continue reading →

During boot camp, we needed a device used for reading books~such as a kindle. Through your generous giving, we were able to purchase one! A kindle is extremely useful to have while overseas since they have a long battery life~great when you have no electricity~and also allows ease of access to multitudes of books. It would not be cost-effective to lug a bunch of books across the ocean! Ive been compiling a list of books that include required reading for mission and midwifery training, also some books that are highly suggested and applicable but not required. Continue reading →

Aloha!

How we dearly miss our family and friends! Thank you so much for being a part of this ministry that God is developing from both near and far. Yes, we say it often-but the coming of the Kingdom of Heaven to earth takes every one of us. We play only a very small part but you, dear friends, are the backbone, praying us through the joys and challenges of each new day!

A lot of what I (Amie) will be sharing with you over the next 6 months will be what God is teaching me through midwifery training and every day life here on the island. Continue reading →

Hi all!

Our family has officially graduated from “boot camp” with Beautiful Feet and arrived back in our hometown. With only 9 days before we leave for our next training, we are off and running. Dental appts, unpacking, repacking, shipping, visiting with family and friends, and a fundraiser are just a taste of what we have ahead of us this week. We are excited to spend time with everyone and for the relationships that continue to build!

After our week at home, we will be driving to California to visit with more family and fly out from there for the next phase of our training in Kona. We will be studying midwifery in developing nations and sustainable living in preparation for our move overseas. Take a deeper look at our training with Gomidwife. Continue reading →

When *God* is with you, you’re with the Healer, the Helper, the Defender, the Rescuer, the Maker-Of-Everything-Into-Good. When you’re with God–you’re with the One who turns every mess into a miracle of good. *No matter what intends to harm you, God’s arms have you.* You.Can.Never.Be.Undone.You can’t fail when you’re Father has you–because success is simply, *always* staying with Him. -Ann Voskamp

To say I have, at times, doubted that we can do this..walk this journey God has called us to-is an understatement. And guess what? Continue reading →

Hi all! How good it is to communicate with you in this way! We may not be face-to-face but I feel like we are able to connect as we continue to navigate life together and share through social media. 🙂 Not too long ago, cross-cultural workers needed to rely on snail mail in order to share and keep in touch. As much as I love snail mail-the ease and speed of blogging is incredible in comparison. Continue reading →