Lorraine writes- Its been a while since I have written an entry on the blog....After 5 months in the UK I rejoined Chris in Kosova last Friday. Time apart always makes the heart grow fonder and I can say that about missing Chris and Kosova. I had such a wonderful welcome from all our Kosova friends. During the 5 months I spent in the UK so much had happened.

Having experienced some good and not so good things I feel stronger now than ever before. After Chris returned to Kosova (four weeks ago) we have had to deal with being de-frauded, having our C.R.B applications forms with personal information stolen and a car crash.

The thought that someone could use this information illegally and be walking around identifing themselves as us and having access to our account creates such such fear. But it caused me to cling closer to God and trust Him more. All the way along our journey God has demonstrated His love and provision for us in so many ways.

I am excited for what is in store for us in Kosova.....the next stage is now beginning.......

life in Kosova

Taking for granted??


Chris writes....almost back in Kosova for one week and already I am thinking about the things we often take for granted....for a change I am not talking about lack of electricity....this is something you may recall we often went without for long periods of time in the village....here in the town I am only aware of two power cuts this week....

I am talking about something much closer to home...our sight!!

We have chess playing blind/partially sighted people from all over Kosova here at moment....they play with their hands....feeling the pieces/board as they go....it is quite amazing to watch...and it does not seem to hinder them!!

Take nothing for granted!! Rather thank God for all His blessings!! xx

Chris writes: last time I spoke about journeys of faith...ours has been pretty amazing!

As we have travelled round recently I shared some thoughts about Peter and his journey of faith...in particular the story of him going to Jesus on the water...... and stepping out of the boat in Matthew 14.

Matthew almost sounds quite matter of fact in 14:25...there was Jesus walking on the water!!........The way you do!!..........Peter sees Jesus and thinks I could do that....wow what a man of courage!! Jesus says...'come'!! (verse 29). Gulp!!................What is often over looked is Peter DID walk on the water...but just like we all do he took his eyes off Jesus...looked at the wind and waves and STARTED to sink....instantly he called out and...instantly Jesus saved Him...Peter grew through that experience.

18 months ago we stepped out the boat when we went to Kosova as a couple to live.


Now it is time to step out of the boat again....after 4 months in UK and around 5000 miles of travelling I shall return to Kosova on Monday 18th...our monthly support is over 60% and rising and it is time for us to continue the next part of our adventure...!!

Thanks for your prayers and support xx

Our journey home...to Kosova

Our Journey back to Kosova.......


Chris writes:

Don't you find that God gets better and you love Him more and more day by day!! Had a fantastic time in Bournemouth and in our last week we were given over £1000!! Wow!! Do you find that He knows just what you need.....when you need it?!?

As we have traveled round the UK we have never gone without anything we needed. We have also purchased many clothes and things to take back with us...everything God has supplied.

We have now finished most of our travels......almost 5000 miles!!.......and have returned to Worthing...for the next two weeks we are housesitting for my parents who will be in USA visiting my brother and his wife. Now we have some time on our own....to relax...

Must admit that I have been a little frantic...."come on God....now we need You!!" I had a date of the middle of October in mind to return to Kosova......before the winter starts.....ideally we need most of our support to be pledged before we leave.

Initially we were told we had around 10%..."Ok God....long way to go!!"

After looking deeper we have now been told that we have over 30% of which does not include other gifts we know are in the pipeline...this brings us to over 50% of our support and we know of still more which is coming to us!!! Praise the Lord!!

Today someone prayed that we'd have the faith to step out......I believe it is time to book our ticket!! What about your story of faith??

God Bless xx

God is Amazing!!

Chris writes:

Isn't God fab!!

We are now in Bournemouth and He IS supplying everything......this week we paid something out and with two hours He had paid it back to us!! Exactly the same amount and quite unexpected!!

We needed to have money for our rabies jabs and thought we'd have to draw it out of our account...the day before we had more than we needed and after we had done what we did above....

Yesterday morning we went to a prayer meeting and have been asked back to the church.....after racing around...striving!!...we went to another one in the evening...hardly anyone was there!! it was like God was saying...I AM in control...not you....just rest in ME!!

He was reminding me that mission should not be our priority...worship should be...evrything else comes in His time!!

God Bless xx

Things are going well here in Holland on our conference. There is nothing quite like home though and we are both looking forward to being back in the UK........ then back to that tiny corner of Europe it is our priveledge to call home....Kosova....there really is nothing like home!!

We have just sent our newsletter out....do contact us if you would like to recieve a copy

God is so faithful!! we have been waiting for several months for a tax rebate which we thought would cover our costs for going to Holland for the next stage in our journey as development workers in Europe.....

with no sight of the rebate our costs have been covered!! Praise God!!!!..thanks for your prayers!