Phoenix Rising

Well we've moved on....-Said a long goodbye to Texas as we took a 17 hour road trip and are now in Phoenix Arizona with my brother and his family. We plan to stay with them through the holidays and trust that the new year will bring clarity on where God plans for us to settle.

It's great to see Ezra with his cousins - he's so very close to walking and in the words of his cousin Ethan "he will leave this house walking, for sure!" I think we're in for some fun times over the next couple weeks.

Quincy and I are well - I think the initial anxiety we were feeling has calmed - and we're slowly settling with the fact that we can't make things happen quicker than God plans for them. We knew as we were planning this move that it would be an enormous lesson in faith - and trusting in God's providence....and we're learning quick and fast! We continue to pray though it all - we pray for work, for a home of our own, but mostly that we would be aware and ready to accept the opportunity when HE make it known to us.

I know I am having a tough time with the fact the we never get to spend much time tackling these issues together - you would think with us both unemployed - there would be plenty time to contemplate the meaning of life - but our lives seem busier that ever. I think it might be the craziness of the holiday season - and also trying to help out with kids, shopping and chores as a grateful thank you to our generous hosts! That's life I guess.


But we stay positive - we knew this would be tough - and we accept it as a time of growth with amazing opportunities coming our way.

We miss our friends - and know have been terrible communicators - but hope as you read this you will know we love you! Please keep us updated on all your news. And we trust all those in SA are having  a glorious summer. (Ezra misses the beach!)

Much love, Wendy and the Crow Boys

Getting settled

Ok – so I'm new to this blogging thing – but even I realise that we have taken way too long to update. Guess I was hoping the first update would be filled with exciting news about our plans all coming together – but alas -  we are still in a limbo period – hoping, praying, trusting that all our efforts will prove fruitful.
But the last few weeks have been a great adventure. Istanbul was amazing – what a  culture rich city...filled with exciting sights, sounds smells....and a generally warm and welcoming people. (can you tell we had a great time?) Ezra loved it too – he took in the views from the backpack like a travelling pro. What a great kid we have! For those who haven't checked them out yet – we got photos uploaded on facebook.
Our time in the USA has been good. Quincy flew out to San Francisco a couple days after our arrival -  to interview with a number of firms  - and we still waiting to hear back. We really trusting in one in particular  - but we persuing all other leads in the interim.
It has been great seeing Ezra get to know his other grandparents. (Although he no doubt misses the ones in Knysna!) We are slowly exploring Austin and the surrounding areas – and it is amazing to be here after what seems like years of talking about it.
We celebrated our first official thanksgiving last thursday – and are still making our way through the leftovers (I am eating pecan pie as I write this update!) Ezra tucked into his first turkey leg (again – pics on facebook)  and it was a great time to connect with Emily and David (Quincy's sister and her husband).
Speaking of siblings – we planning on heading to Phoenix, Arizona next week to spend some time with my brother and sister in law...and Ezra's cousins Ethan and Paige. I think the change of scenery will do us all good and I figure why not overstay your welcome with all family who offer us a haven!

Jokes aside though this has been a tough couple weeks for the Crow family. We learning how to communicate, how to cope with being out of our element, and how to trust...in each other and the God who keeps the roof over our heads and food in our bellies. What a mighty God he is! I have no doubt that in a couple month we will look back on this time and wonder what all the stress was about...but for now....those months seem a long way off....next week seems a long way off......how about we take it day by day!

Keep us in prayer – and we will keep you updated.

Much love
Wendy (for the Crow family)