I should probably wait for another two weeks to post this, but I just realized that Juli, Ashlyn, & I have lived in Dublin for 50 weeks. Two weeks short of a year and the North Dublin Smith family couldn't be any happier. By far, this has been the fastest year of my life. It seems like yesterday that we were selling our possessions, packing up our stuff, saying goodbye to our loved ones in Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, and boarding a plane for the adventure of a lifetime. Now, here we are nearly a year in.
A lot of things have happened in these 12 short months. We've met many new friends, volunteered hundreds of hours, launched two new (small) worshiping communities on the north side of the city, welcomed a new brother into the Christian family, shared our faith with many who are seeking God, mentored fellow brothers and sisters into stronger leadership roles, and are in the process of laying the foundation for further opportunities. The Spirit is at work in this place and we are simply joining God in the work where it's already happening.
Over the next 50 weeks I'll continue to update this blog with stories of life and faith and hopefully I can convince Juli to write a few too or to at least post a few pictures! - Shay
We continue to pray for the Kingdom work that you are all a part of in Dublin. It is hard to believe it has been a year. We love you all so much and are so grateful for your willing hearts to sell all, leave family behind and be willing vessels for Him. Keep em coming!
ReplyDeleteI second Misty's comment! What wonderful vessells the two of you are in God's work in that beautiful place and I feel sure He is using precious little Ashlyn to open doors, as well. AND yes, Juli - picures, please!! :)
ReplyDeletelove to you all....
that should be pictures!!
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