December 2012 WattsLine Posted

NOTE: My December 2012 WattsLine has been posted under Newsletters.

On the Move…KY Resident Now

After dropping a box and a footlocker off in Waxhaw, North Carolina to be sea freighted to Cameroon, it was time to visit family in the Midwest before departure. 

with sisters Pat and Juanita in Ohio

It was a joy to spend Christmas with my sisters Pat and Juanita/husband Dick, her grandchildren Isabelle and Hunter in Ohio. A central Ohio blizzard delayed leaving a day.

Back in Kentucky first on the agenda was getting a Lexington, Kentucky driver license. All Wycliffe missionaries must have a U.S. address even while serving abroad. With my condo sold, my older sister Pat has graciously agreed to allow me to use her Lexington address, and to take care of my stateside mail, etc.

after lunch with Watts Family members @ Cracker Barrel

with cousin Brenda

THANK YOU to both sisters, cousin Brenda and Paul Owen,  cousin Pam and Larry Pennington (thanks for also sharing your grandchildren!), and  uncle Jesse and June Watts for overnight(s) hospitality. Visited partner churches in Winchester KY:  First Church of God, Colby Road, and Community Gospel Church, Maple St. Heartfelt gratitude to you and others for for your prayers and support! Posting from Clarksville TN visiting Uncle Jess and Aunt June on way back to Florida for final departure preparation.

Milestones - Transitions - Special Thanks

The clock is ticking. Three weeks from now, I'm scheduled to land in Brussels, Belgium...then on to my new home and ministry in Yaounde, Cameroon.

THANK YOU Mr. Michel Machado, Marsha Hanshew, Bonita Slaymaker, and Diane Beam (+ others) for upholding me in the battle to pack up and clean out my condo.  Several came day after day, many long hours...forever appreciated. Could not have done it without you all!

Like Moses of old, friends hold up my hands.

Thanks for nudging me on when I was 

exhausted mentally and physically.

Packing-Cleaning Pizza Picnic 
We experience fruit of our labors- empty space!

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Embassy of the Republic of Cameroon     Washington, DC | United States of America

 

MILESTONE:  visa arrived December 11 from the Embassy of the Republic of Cameroon in Washington D.C.

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     MILESTONE: condo closing  December 14 
My things finally are all cleared out of condo. In July some supplies went to World Orphans in Ethiopia. Ministry resources are being sorted by Diane to go to Paraguay missionary Norberto Kurrle via work camp folks next year.

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THANKS Orlando New Beginnings Church 'Girlfriend-to-Girlfriend' women's ministry for your fervent group prayer (more than fifty strong) and the beautiful cake at our 2nd annual Christmas Pajama Party.  

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THANK YOU to former librarian colleague Marilyn & Walt Young for gracious hospitality in opening your home to me between condo sale and departure.

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Praying for speed and discernment in pruning remaining resources / multitudes of files, wisdom in locating new homes and a little bit of free storage space.