A letter from Dubai

My husband sent this email to me to send out to our close family and friends to give an update on where our family is at in the process of moving. Since this letter, we have decided to set the date March 1, as our official moving date. This means that the kids and I will pack up and fly over there on that date. It is only 7 1/2 weeks away. We are just looking forward to being a family again!!


"2008 was a journey, roller coaster ride and adventure all rolled into one. And it started with a bang. No, really, I got hit by a car and totaled my nearly new 2006 Civic in January. As luck would have it, I walked away from the accident with no scratches and my eyes wide open. I quickly realized the necessity of a second job, especially with the mountain of debt we were facing. So I started working in construction on the side and off to the races it was. Which brings me to Dubai.

God has such great plans for us but the route he gives us is never direct. We cannot count how many times God has used this accident as a catalyst to start working in our lives. So many people have blessed us with opportunities and benefits that we could never have imagined. Even now as I sit in the Middle East, God has put me in contact with Christians here on a continual basis.

I have no idea the future that awaits us but am absolutely certain that:
1. God is looking out for me.
2. God has a plan for me and my family.
3. My wife, children and family love me.
4. That is all I need.

Unfortunately there is no pleasure without pain. Until I can become established here, it is best for Amber and the kids to stay in Orlando. I seriously miss my family and am going crazy trying to do what it takes to get them here. I will return to the America for Christmas but my joy will be fleeting. I return to the U.A.E. within 1 week. We hope it will only be a few more months before the wife and kids and move here.

This year Christmas will be so much more special. I will cherish every moment of it. I pray God will bless your Christmas the same."