This has become the theme of the Jacobsen Family for the past few weeks and for a very good reason. We first learned about Mercy Ships in February and thought we would look at going with them in the fall of 2010. Then suddenly a critical need for a Financial Director arose. We received a call on April 21 and next thing we knew Mike was flying down to Lindale, Texas to the International Operations Center for Mercy Ships for an interview. Then by May 6 we received the "official" okay. They wanted Mike to fill the position.
What does this mean?
It means we have to put 18 months of preperations into 6 weeks.
It means we are planning to be gone for at least two years-possibly three-with the option of four. (We promised Alisia she could graduate grade 12 from Lynden Christian so the 4th year option is totally up to her.)
It means...
1. Plan for someone to take out 17 year old cat Shadrach (who Mike has had since before we were married)
2. Some to rent our house.
3. Sell the cars.
4. Get shots.
5. Raise $ for plane tickets (about $10,000).
6. Raise monthly support.
7. Pack up the house.
8. Buy supplies/clothing.
As I said...It means our God has to move some mountains to get us there. But He "is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine" (Eph 3:20 NIV).
What will Mike be doing?
Mike will be the Financial Director for the Ship.
What will Alisia and Joshua do?
Alisia and Joshua will go to school aboard the ship. They have a full school on the ship were they not only go to school, but they will also be invoved in work experience programs aboard the ship.
What will Deb be doing?
As of yet, that is not yet decided.
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