It seems like just a few days ago that I posted the last update, but I see that it's been nearly two weeks!! Suffice it to say that time has certainly flown by in a very real way. This is our last week in California. We will be leaving after the morning service on Sunday, June 27th, to begin the LONG road trip to Florida. It looks as if we will be on the road at least 6 days, if not seven. We are going to be making a couple stops to visit shortly with some friends and family, but are not planning on staying long in any one place.
God has once again provided for our needs in an unbelieveable (humanly speaking) manner. We heard from Pastor Long a few days ago that they have found us a 4bd/2ba house for $1275/mo., and it'll be ready for us to move in as soon as we get there. With family, friends, Bethany Baptist, and South Dade Baptist contributing, we have what is necessary to make the trip to Florida. We have actually recieved more than I originally projected we would need, which is a completely praiseworthy thing! We will have some set-up costs in Florida, and my school salary won't kick in until the end of August. So, there is still room to help...:) A businessman who is a member of SDBC and the Athletic Director of CCS has offered me a job with his landscaping company beginning Monday, July 12, and lasting until my responsibilities at the school begin. I've exchanged a few emails with him, and he has said that he will have plenty of work for me to make up at least 40 hours/wk. So, while we won't be striking it rich, we will have some funds coming in. But like I said, if you would still like to help in a financial way, I promise you it will not be wasted, and it will be a tremendous blessing.
A few items for prayer requests:
1. Our current health insurance will be terminated July 1st. This is weighing heavily on our hearts right now with how Dulcy's pregnancy has been diagnosed. She's had no further bad news or anything, and she is doing fine. But with our insurance going away in the middle of our trip, and us not being able to do anything about it, we are somewhat anxious. Please pray for God's hand of protection to be on all aspects of our trip, but most importantly upon Dulcy's health. We are going to be setting things up for her as soon as we arrive in Florida. It is our first order of business, to be sure.
2. Finishing up packing-up all our stuff. We are alomst done!! But we have a good bit left to do in the next few days. Our goal is to be done by Thursday night/Friday morning so that everything is packed-up by the time we start loading the truck. Pray that we will be able to get everything done, and that Dulcy would be able to take it as easy as possible. The kids have all been a real big help to us so far, too.
3. Packing up the truck. We are going to be packing up the truck on Friday and Saturday. We do have some people from church coming by to help, and my Dad will be here by then. So, I think we'll be covered for help. My main concern is safety for all those involved. Our house isn't the most mover-friendly place on the planet. There are a lot of steps...narrow steps, at that. So, please pray that there will be no injuries, and that the whole process will go smoothly and efficiently.
4. Travelling. This will be the first time I (we) have ever made a road trip this long. So, really, I have no idea for what to ask prayer requests. This is the one that you'll have to get creative on during your prayer time. The kids being able to stay sane in the car for so long should not be low on your prayer list in this area. They do have a few gadgets to help keep them occupied. But, to be sure, this is a 3100+ mile trip, and we're all rookies, except for my Dad. So, pray that we will stay safe, not miss any turn-offs, etc.
5. We still haven't heard anything back from the IRS about our returns this year. So, this is still a matter of prayer for us.
6. Pray that we will also be able to get our security deposit back from our current landlord on Saturday, before we leave. He has indicated that it shouldn't be a problem, but this should still be a matter of prayer for us, too. The extra funds will go far in helping us in Florida.
Well, I think that's about it. I'll probably send out one last update on Friday before we pack-up the wireless router and all. And then we'll be somewhat incognito for a week or so. But we'll do our best to stay in touch.
In His Service,
Sam, Dulcy, Michael, David, Katherine, and (possibly...still not completely decided, yet) Aedan Connell Healey.
Mark 10:45
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
First June Update...
Hello, everyone! I trust that this new update finds you all in good spirits and health. It has certainly been a busy couple of weeks since our last update. We've been busy trying to keep all the current ministry/work balls in the air concerning church, home-schooling, and bus driving, while continuing the process of preparing for the move to Florida. It certainly has neither been, nor does it seem that it will get, easy in any way, shape, or form. But we are still pressing forward towards the mark.
Home-schooling is all but done for our family. Katherine has already finished all of her schooling, and the boys are close behind her. Dulcy allowed Katherine the joy of taunting her brothers by a somewhat ceremonial disposal of all her 1st grade books...at least the ones that were consumables. She got a real kick out of that! Dulcy just has to grade the remainder of her work to send in and all will be done. The boys only have a couple days more to do, and they will then be in the same boat. It has been a long haul for Dulcy and the kids, but I think it was good for them simply because now they know they can do it. They've all done very well, and I'm very proud of them.
Dulcy's pregnancy still continues to go well without any further complications. Her most recent doctor visit had some more news. The baby is still very healthy and in great shape, PTL! The doctor did say that she will have to have a C-section, and there's no doubt about it. I believe I shared that with you last time. But the news is that she may also need to have a hystorectomy (sp?) afterwards, because of the possiblity of the placenta growing into the cervix. So, that is a matter of prayer that we would ask that you bring before our Mighty God. She isn't on bed rest or anything, but has been given a short list of activities which should be considered taboo for her until the delivery.
Along these lines, I recieved a fax today from South Dade Baptist Church concerning the health insurance plan that will be offered for teachers and their families at Colonial Christian School. It looks like a very good plan, as it includes health, vision, dental, and maternity coverage. The deductible is the same, but the premiums are less than what we are currently paying, and the coverage is better. Now, we are just waiting to see if they will be able to enroll us in July instead of having to wait until August. This is another matter of prayer that we would ask you to join us in bringing before our Loving Father.
We have decided to go with renting a truck to move ourselves. We just haven't had any peace about the use of a moving company for various reasons. What it boils down to is this: even though moving ourselves will only save us a little comparatively, it still saves us something, and that's what's necessary. Renting the truck is going to cost us (including an approximation for fuel) $2962, which is about $500-600 less than the lowest moving company estimate. I have approximated that our food/lodging expenses will be in the neighborhood of $600 ($50/night for lodging and $50/day for food), and fuel for our car in the neighborhood of $600. So, that brings our total expenses for the actual move in around $4200. So far, two family members (two couples) have sent in a total of $1000 for the moving expenses, and we give God praise for their generosity! But we are still $3200 in the hole with just 16 days until the day for which I reserved the truck. I mention these approximations and amounts so that you have the details necessary to go before the throne of God in specificity and boldness.
Well, that's about all I have the time for right now. It's time for me to get back on my bus route for the afternoon. Please pray for those thing I've mentioned in this update, and ask God to continue to provide for our need during this transition.
In His Service,
Sam, Dulcy, Michael, David, Katherine, and "Male 3.0" Healey
Mark 10:45
Home-schooling is all but done for our family. Katherine has already finished all of her schooling, and the boys are close behind her. Dulcy allowed Katherine the joy of taunting her brothers by a somewhat ceremonial disposal of all her 1st grade books...at least the ones that were consumables. She got a real kick out of that! Dulcy just has to grade the remainder of her work to send in and all will be done. The boys only have a couple days more to do, and they will then be in the same boat. It has been a long haul for Dulcy and the kids, but I think it was good for them simply because now they know they can do it. They've all done very well, and I'm very proud of them.
Dulcy's pregnancy still continues to go well without any further complications. Her most recent doctor visit had some more news. The baby is still very healthy and in great shape, PTL! The doctor did say that she will have to have a C-section, and there's no doubt about it. I believe I shared that with you last time. But the news is that she may also need to have a hystorectomy (sp?) afterwards, because of the possiblity of the placenta growing into the cervix. So, that is a matter of prayer that we would ask that you bring before our Mighty God. She isn't on bed rest or anything, but has been given a short list of activities which should be considered taboo for her until the delivery.
Along these lines, I recieved a fax today from South Dade Baptist Church concerning the health insurance plan that will be offered for teachers and their families at Colonial Christian School. It looks like a very good plan, as it includes health, vision, dental, and maternity coverage. The deductible is the same, but the premiums are less than what we are currently paying, and the coverage is better. Now, we are just waiting to see if they will be able to enroll us in July instead of having to wait until August. This is another matter of prayer that we would ask you to join us in bringing before our Loving Father.
We have decided to go with renting a truck to move ourselves. We just haven't had any peace about the use of a moving company for various reasons. What it boils down to is this: even though moving ourselves will only save us a little comparatively, it still saves us something, and that's what's necessary. Renting the truck is going to cost us (including an approximation for fuel) $2962, which is about $500-600 less than the lowest moving company estimate. I have approximated that our food/lodging expenses will be in the neighborhood of $600 ($50/night for lodging and $50/day for food), and fuel for our car in the neighborhood of $600. So, that brings our total expenses for the actual move in around $4200. So far, two family members (two couples) have sent in a total of $1000 for the moving expenses, and we give God praise for their generosity! But we are still $3200 in the hole with just 16 days until the day for which I reserved the truck. I mention these approximations and amounts so that you have the details necessary to go before the throne of God in specificity and boldness.
Well, that's about all I have the time for right now. It's time for me to get back on my bus route for the afternoon. Please pray for those thing I've mentioned in this update, and ask God to continue to provide for our need during this transition.
In His Service,
Sam, Dulcy, Michael, David, Katherine, and "Male 3.0" Healey
Mark 10:45
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