Today is a St. Jean-Baptiste Day, a day to commemorate John the Baptist. And while we had great intentions to write a whole post explaining the holiday, we fell sick with something this week. It isn’t the Big C, according to our rapid home tests. But we also don’t think it’s allergies. So while the … Continue reading Joyeuse Fête de la Saint-Jean-Baptiste !
Praises & Prayer Request
Praises and Prayer Requests
Hey friends! Happy Father’s Day yesterday to our dads and all the father-like figures God has given us. We’re thankful for you! We’re adjusting well (we think) to life in Quebec. Our new home is nearly settled, we’ve found some good parks in our own little neighborhood and some good grocery stores. We have experienced … Continue reading Praises and Prayer Requests
An Answer to Prayer
For nearly seven years, Allen and I have prayed every day that our kids would accept Christ as their Lord and Savior. And God answered those countless prayers for all three of our children within just twelve hours of each other! Sunday night, as we were praying with the kids before bed, Hudson (age 3) … Continue reading An Answer to Prayer
Prayer Requests
A week ago today, we pulled out of Sherbrooke and drove the two hours north to Québec. Our apartment is slowly starting to feel like home (thanks to IKEA and some homemade muffins) but the boxes in our living room are preventing us from really settling. The unease that accompanies a move is manifesting itself … Continue reading Prayer Requests
The Final Stretch
We’re in our final days at Parole de Vie! In one week, we load a UHaul (again) and move to Quebec City. We’re packing boxes, cleaning, trying to use up the rest of our perishable groceries. But we’re also able to enjoy a few more sunsets from our back porch: In other news… Clara’s Kindergarten … Continue reading The Final Stretch
May Thoughts
The other day, while leaving the grocery store in the rain and before loading bags into the Jeep, an old man noticed our Alaska license plate (which will soon be replaced with a Quebec plate). With a wide smile, he said, “Bienvenue au Québec!” Welcome to Quebec! I didn’t have the heart to tell him … Continue reading May Thoughts
It’s Travel Time!
We shared some April prayer points last week, but this week's are a little more specific. Thursday morning, at 4am EST, we're leaving Parole de Vie to head to the airport. It'll be a long day of traveling to the West Coast of the USA with young kids. Then Allen and I will head up … Continue reading It’s Travel Time!
Prayer Points: April 2022
Over the weekend, we sat down and wrote a 2-page to-do list, categorized by topic, with multiple sub-points. And then yesterday, we drafted a daily schedule from now until the beginning of May. Many of these plans will likely not come to fruition just as we've planned them (we're looking at you, James 4:13-17). But … Continue reading Prayer Points: April 2022
Ways to Pray this Week
Between preparations to officially move to Québec, ministries on campus, homeschooling, and life, there’s a lot happening… First off, here are some praises from the past week: Over the last couple weeks, our family has been battling a bad cold (not CV). We are all feeling better now!We have an apartment lined up to move … Continue reading Ways to Pray this Week
Prayer Requests: 22 March 2022
Tomorrow, we’re sharing a big post about our “next steps,” now that we’re officially staying in Quebec. But today, we’d like to share a couple prayer requests. To those of you who pray for our family, thank you. Your ministry of prayer is such a blessing to us and would be missed greatly if it … Continue reading Prayer Requests: 22 March 2022
Batts Abroad 