0: The number of Word Made Flesh staff in Bolivia now
2: The number of million people in La Paz
3: The number of months before Andrea graduates
4: The number of hours our language school is from La Paz
5: The number of months before we leave
26: The average age of all North American WMF staff
31: The number of dollars an average family earns monthly in El Alto, La Paz
60: The average life expectancy in Bolivia
70: The number of international WMF staff
80: The percentage of Bolivians living below the poverty level
95: The percentage of Bolivian coca crops recently destroyed by the U.S.
13,000: The elevation of our new home
210,000: The number of miles on our Jeep
Please Pray
For our discernment, strength and protection.
For the building of a strong financial and prayer support base.
For Andrea’s sustained discipline and endurance in her last stretch of Seminary.
For the continued growth and stability of our youth.
For our families who are also struggling through this transition.
Highlights
We found a reputable language school in Cochabamba, Bolivia. It fits our needs perfectly. Thanks for praying!
Our financial support is progressing well. Many have already been so faithful. As we near our leaving, though, we will need a stronger support base.
Andy’s mother ended her final chemotherapy treatment last month. Hooray! She is doing great! In February she will begin radiation.
We had rewarding visits with our families over the holidays and are realizing more and more how special they are to us.
Etc.
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