Hi family,

Well we too agree with Patsy that it's nice to have security in a family when things aren't going as planned, well at least not our plans. The thing is that God knew all these things were going to happen like Brenda and Al's house, the issues with Emily, and the rejection by JTM for Quest. However what is greater is that he knows the future and has big plans for all of us and he is forever with us and just asking us to trust him with it all.
He has and will protect us and our belongings, he has and will continue to keep helping us parent even when we want to give up, and he will fulfill the visions he has given us if we trust him and give it all to him.
We are frustrated and confused by JTM's response to Quest and really felt Monday night that they ripped out our hearts and threw them against the wall like they were garbage or just something to play with. However after much prayer and talking together and with parents and Scott and Patsy we truly believe Quest will come to past the way God wants it too, bigger than we could possibly imagine and in a way that no man could ever make happen. We are at peace now and know that our future is in God's hands and really that is the best place to be. We will stand on the promises, the dreams, and visions he gave and allow him to take this burden off of us. We will continue to trust and pray that he will bring it to pass. The fulfilment of this vision will truely bring glory to God not man.
We are grateful for all your prayers and support and we continue to trust him to take your burdens too.

Teresa and Markus, your kids are blessed to have amazing parents who keep on believing in them even when they stumble. You were chosen to be their parents because God gave you what it takes to do the job. There are days when we would like to trade in ours but we hang on to the fact that God really believes we can do it, and we gave our parents as much or more grief and they didn't give us back!

Patsy and Scott, we know you are meant to be here in Brazil! Your love for this country and these people is God given and he wants you here. He has big plans for you and your kids here! The past 8 years was just preparation for things to come, hang on to the vision!!

Brenda and Al, your hearts for your neighbors, kids at school, people at work and your friends is awesome and God wants to use you to pour out his love to them. You, together are a strong united force that when God is center the enemy cannot break through. I look forward to seeing how God will use you more and more in the years to come.

Mom and dad, you are pillars in our family and we are so thankful we have your years of experience and your faith in God to come to when we need ears to listen, and your words of wisdom. Our family is strong because of your faith and trust in the Most High!

My heart aches for the people here to be saved, they just need the opportunity, and i believe God is preparing a strong wave or movement for this to come to pass. How and when i don't know but i want to be ready, and willing to be a part of it.

Dwayne's heart is aching for Christian leaders here to be restored and encouraged in their God given gifts and responsibilites. He is disappointed with the choice JTM has made but is excited at the wide range of opportunities this opens up for us. God knows exactly who he needs and can use to fulfill his visions.

We need to be willing to do our part and trust God to bring together his people and his plans for his purposes.

Love and blessings,
Shannon and Dwayne