While in Colombia!

Just got back from a nice visit to my future home of Bogota, Colombia! It was incredible! Here are some pictures. I'm in the process of contacting you to tell you details of the trip but please enjoy the pictures and their explanations! Looking forward to talk to you!

Me-having some fun with a Colombian Flag and traditional costal hat. Viva Colombia!


A small view of the city. Mountains in every direction!


The UCU office where I'll be working every day! It's close to the center of the town and in an awesome location.


At a Wednesday night bible study with some of the university students.


This is Grace Morillo, one of the women at UCU that I'll be working with.


Another view of the city...more mountains. This was taken from Grace's apartment.


This is the church that I will be attending. Sunday morning service.


Me-praying with a woman and her children in the single-moms' ministry. Her husband died last month after being hit by a bus on the street. This is only one of hundreds of stories that will pull at your heart.


The women and their children at the single-moms' meeting. Their stories are alive in my heart. Join me in praying for the hope that can be theirs.


A family I visited. A women, with her 4 children, live in ONE room. Her husband left her to take care of them by herself. Again, heart-breaking. But she loves the LORD!!!


My pastor's wife and wonderful friend, Lucy. A huge blessing in my life!

In route...

Presently in: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
In route to: Colombia!!!
Yep, I'm very excited to be on my way to Bogota right now. Just going for a short visit. Looking forward to meeting my future team as well as re-uniting with old friends. I'll post some fun stuff when I get back. Keep me in your prayers!
Chao

Happy sisters just hangin out...

dad's car had a flat tire just as we were getting ready for the ride back home. UHOH!

Our friend Max who is staying with us...he's french, can you tell? heehee

My handsome dad walkin on the dock by the lighthouse. Isn't he handsome?

The MEN.

Hair blowing in the wind, the beach was beautiful.

The whole family in Savannah, GA.

Feliz Julio! (happy july)

Well my friends, its July. I woke up and realized that we have made it half way through the year. I'm not too sure where it went, but before we know it, 2008 will be here. I know you older and wiser folks would tell me that it only goes by faster the older you get, and I'm sure that's true. But honestly.....Vooom, it flies! So, here's the scoop for this month, I'm going to be VERY busy:
First, we have a guest coming to stay in our home for a while and I'm picking him up on Wednesday. He's a French guy who has been a missionary in Colombia and I'm looking forward to picking his brain. Heehee. Then, on the 8th, my family is going on vacation. That's right....the WHOLE family. It is possible that I may need a vacation from vacation by the time its all over, but I'm definately looking forward to a week at the beach. So, we get back from that on the 14th and then I'm off to Colombia for 10 days on the 24th. Needless to say, I'm sure that this month will also just zoom past us and before we know it we'll be trailing school buses again and adding that 30 extra minutes of driving time to and from work. Gotta love Atlanta! Thanks again for all of your generosity and support, I'll update when I can!
Enjoy your summer everybody,
Zoe

A little postponed. No worries!

(a picture of my pal Felice and I on our recent cruise)
I have decided that it is necesary to express some important realities concerning my departure date. At this time, not all of my support has been pledged. For very understandable reasons, I cannot leave the country until I have reached 100% of my goal. Now I havn't cut into stone yet with this, but there is a high chance that my departure date will be postponed a few months until the rest of my support comes in. I struggled with this a bit at first, wondering why I would continue to be held back from something that I've been waiting for for eight years. But after prayer and wise council, I recognize that it was God who planted that calling into my life and heart, and it can only be He who decides my exact departure date. I have placed it in his hands. Meanwhile, I continue marching on. I'm making more contact with potential financial partners and trusting that everything will be done according to His will.
If you are a financial supporter at this time and have any questions that you would like answered, please do not hesitate to call me. I'de love to chat. Many blessings and a happy hot summer to ya!
Zoe

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