Webers' Wanderings

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Dear Friends and Family,

Wow, it’s hard to believe that 2 months has already flown past since our return. Our last few weeks in Canada were rather crazy with a trip to Northern Ontario in the middle of moving Mom & Dad into a care facility. We are thankful to many of you who helped out during those weeks. We are thankful to the Lord for providing a place so quickly for them and though downsizing is always difficult; all went remarkably well, including the sale of their home with only one showing.

We then packed in a flurry of loose ends, leaving Stephen with many things to take care of and many notes of instruction. We are thankful the since our departure he seems to be doing well with several grandma’s doting on him. The Lord has also supplied enough renters for him to fill the house and seemingly manage financially. He now looks forward to his first Coop work placement. We covet your prayers for a good job that will not only provide him with the skills he needs but also the finances he will need for the ensuing semester.

We spent a few hours in the Paris airport resting before arriving safely in Chad, along with all of our luggage. We spent a couple of days in the capital buying supplies before driving to our village in the south. We had only just over 2 weeks before school began for Kathy. We unpacked the necessities the first week then shifted into high gear. Kathy was still preparing the 1st week’s lessons the night before school began and only now feels somewhat back on schedule. I discovered the answer to a question I was often asked, “Who is doing your job while you are in Canada?” Not much was done, just the jobs piled up. One of the most pressing was that the generator had only fuel and oil changes done and the radiator was 80% plugged and ready to overheat at any time. This required first installing the new backup generator which had come in the container. I also have made several attempts at resolving the issue of getting an official permission to install and run the Internet VSAT systems for us and several other mission agencies ministering in Chad. Ironically since arriving I have helped set up a couple of systems for Chadian organizations which has given me some helpful insights. I have also made some new M contacts, who I trust will see Christ in my life. I have met with the governor of our Province regarding permission for the VSAT but to not avail other than to be advised to submit a request to the Minister of Interior (2nd in command). Please pray that the Lord will work in his heart to grant us free usage this equipment. I have also got the Suburban as far as the garage and un-seized the doors. I hope to make more progress in the next few weeks Lord willing. Daniel, wanting to examine African music more closely, got involved in our church’s choir, this quickly evolved into playing with them in a performance at another church. We trust his experiences will be memorable and formative during this, his last year with us on the field. Please pray also for Jessica as school via internet requires one be very self motivated and she finds this very difficult.

We have been very busy but God gives us strength each day as we meet the needs of the Kingdom team here. We trust that along with us, you are “always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labour is not in vain.

Many thanks for your effective prayers on our behalf,