It's a hard question, though, because things are very different, but very similar.
The family that I'm living with is wonderful to me and I really feel like I'm fitting in very well. They're pros at hospitality, and other than the language, they feel like members of my own family.
I think the thing that I'd like you to pray for is that they are all in various stages of belief about Christ. Last year, the youngest son, a Christian, passed away from cancer. He was so full of Christ's love that it spilled out to the rest of his family. he and his sister spent a lot of time praying with him and started going back to church at his request.
They're not your typical middle eastern family. They came to the US in the 1970s and were sponsored by the Lutheran church, so the younger children went to a Lutheran School. Many of them have accepted Christ or have taken steps to investigate Him more. It's all very interesting.
Anyway, it's clear that they're son who died left a lasting positive impression on the family. It's too much to explain now, but it's really amazing, so pray for that God will continue to reveal himself among the Kurds in Iraq and the United States. It's easy to see God's image in them and it's obvious that He wants them in His kingdom!
Also, please pray that my team continues to become unified in Christ!
I don't think I answered the question, but that's ok.
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thanks Robert for posting. I will pass this along tonight at home group. It's a great story of how God uses everyone to reach those in need of him.
Brandy, that's a hard question to answer since I'm not too clear on it. I'll keep you updated, but we can talk about me going to Iraq and doing releif and development work certainly.
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