By Colleen
As some of you are celebrating Independence day, may we also reflect and celebrate the freedom we have in Christ! Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name ; you are mine. -Isaiah 43:1 This verse brings me great joy as I know that God created me for a purpose. I am His creation wonderfully and beautifully made…(Psalm 139:14 ) Praise God for His enduring love!
We came to the city last weekend and are settling into our temporary home which is located near the hospital we will be using for the birth of our baby! It all is becoming real now, as I have washed baby clothes, and have my hospital bags packed! This last month has been a bit tougher physically. With swollen feet, and the added weight of baby belly, I am not as active as I used to be! Alan also has been experiencing back trouble, which he has intermittently with a disc problem. Kalea is doing wonderful! She is excited about her new brother coming, and now has the opportunity to ride her bicycle daily where we are staying.
This is not photoshopped! Alan having fun with putting our puppy Samson in Kalea´s basket!
Prayer Requests
Would you please pray for our health and strength and wisdom as parents. Pray that we would not encounter typical Panama traffic when time comes for us to give birth, and prayers for a healthy labor and delivery!
Pray for our team here in Panama as they receive a group this week from Canada. May they bless and be blessed as they serve alongside our Wounaan brothers and sisters.
Pray for rain! We should be in our ¨winter¨months now here in Panamá, which means it is the wet season. There has been little to no rain. At this time, materials for water projects cannot be brought up river to communities as the rivers are low and the weight of the materials cannot travel.
Kalea being a big helper while at a baby shower hosted in SC during our visit last month. Thanks Bethel Baptist!
Colleen, I am so excited for you all as you await baby boy foster. We have been praying for a safe and timely delivery for you and look forward to the team hopefully being able to meet the little guy! So special .
May God grant you much peace and joy in these days as you wait and trust in His timing.
We are having a great time of training and preparation and feel like God has invited the team to be involved in some really special things with the youth.
Love and hugs to you all,
Maryanne
Hello Colleen, Allen, and Kalea,
We are so happy for you. Congratulations on your next arrival! We will be moving back to the states in Jan. Possibly NC so maybe we will see you again in the future!
We love your family so much! We are grateful that another new team from Forest Grove will be able to meet you and work along with the Zuluaga’s to further Christ’s witness with the Wounaan that you also love.
Blessings on your rest as you prepare further to welcome new Mr.Foster! Thankyou for your obedience and grace filled life lived for HIM!
We are praying and blessing you.