Going back to school, perhaps?

So here we are, almost 8 months since we have left Nicaragua.


There have been a lot of changes.  A LOT.  Culture, money, cars, food, friends, church, jobs, hmmm did we miss anything?  


We moved, traveled the world (or it felt that way), sold 2/3 of our stuff, planned to return to Nicaragua, discussed and set the date back a few months, moved again, then again, then realized we needed more time and as of now, our return is....unknown.  


People have been asking us when we are going back, and it's a fair question.  One that I would like an answer to , as well, but since I don't really know, that is all I can say for now.  


What are we waiting for? people ask.  


When it comes right down to it, we are waiting for God to give us the green light.  He has confirmed to us, many times and through many forms, that we are in the right place.  Right now.  


Which is a good place to be, overall, although it can be frustrating at times.  Especially when you have dreams, and they don't include living in a trailer and trying to piecemeal work together so that you have enough to live on, and you realize that another birthday has gone by and you aren't getting any younger.  And you feel a bit stranded, waiting expectantly for any sign to "keep moving".  It is sort of like being 9 months pregnant and your due date is tomorrow.  You have been waiting and are now waiting, in anticipation, for "that moment".  It's hard to plan anything, and your whole world revolves a bit around this timing.  


Praise God that lately we have had more peace than ever, and know that we are in the right place. However, we are still dreaming about the future and have some possibilities in mind.


One possibility is a 15 week course, called  the H.E.A.R.T. missionary training institute, in collaboration with Warner University.  H.E.A.R.T. stands for Hunger Education And Resources Training Institute is an interdenominational training center designed to prepare people to serve effectively in the Third World. Located in subtropical Florida.


Courses include nutrition and health, appropriate technology and sustainable agriculture, animal husbandry and spiritual development, among others.  The first 4 weeks, there is no electricity and no running water...very primitive.  And exactly what we would love to learn more about! 


The catch is that it is only offered in the fall.  And being 15 weeks, we would move the whole family down there.  Uproot, again, and live primitively for 4 months.  But it seems to be exactly what we want to learn, do and teach to others.  It appears to be a very exciting opportunity for us and we are taking it into serious consideration.


So could you please be in prayer about this?...that God would show us if and when this might happen.  And of course, finances.  Everything costs something.