Please Pray for Motte and Beth
by Candice Watters on 01/22/2009 at 2:27 PM
Anyone wondering what's up with Motte and Beth in Ethiopia? Motte had every intention of blogging from Africa on his new iPhone; he even suggested he might call during the podcast recording. Unfortunately the only way they've been able to send updates has been through Facebook. But in light of recent developments, I just had to blog on their behalf and ask for your prayers.
Motte said he was prepared for pain. And from the looks of things, he's right smack dab in the midst of it. And they haven't even begun the long flight home. Some of the things he and his wife have endured:
- Missing bags, the ones with the baby stuff and formula;
- Barking dogs that kept them awake when it was finally time to sleep;
- Showers that didn't work;
- E-mails that wouldn't send;
- Phones that wouldn't connect;
Now comes a new challenge. One of the twins is really sick with a high fever and pneumonia (and the other baby appears to be coming down with something). The challenge is lack of adequate medical care and the possibility that the airline won't let her fly Friday when they're all supposed to head home.
Please pray for healing for the twins, especially Olivia, as well as for grace and physical stamina and strength and wisdom for Motte and Beth. They really need our prayer support over the next 24 hours! This is a God-sized opportunity.
Thank you, faithful readers. And pray-ers.
Between the time I started writing this post and now, there's been an encouraging update: Olivia's fever broke and all had a good night's sleep. Praise the Lord. They are planning to fly home Friday. Please pray them home safe and sound.
1. TINA said the following at 2:38 PM on Jan 22:
Thank you Lord Jesus for binding that fever and sickness,for loosing on earth as it is in heaven..thank you for travel mercy and ten thousand angels to watch over them.In Jesus Mighty name AMEN...
2. Tami said the following at 2:41 PM on Jan 22:
My prayers are with them.
I am grateful to a sovereign God who nonetheless longs to hear our requests and act on our behalf.
3. Louise from Chicago said the following at 2:43 PM on Jan 22:
Best of luck to the Brown family.
:)
4. Kirsten said the following at 3:10 PM on Jan 22:
That is so wonderful what they are doing. How inspiring! They are in my prayers!
5. Jo said the following at 3:25 PM on Jan 22:
I'm praying too. Don't be discouraged Browns! It's a wonderful thing that you're doing.
6. Texas Craig said the following at 4:13 PM on Jan 22:
More children rescued from darkness! Now that is worth being passionate about!
They are in my prayers. May God protect their travel and bring them back safely under His wing.
Peace and grace,
TC
7. Melissa S. said the following at 4:23 PM on Jan 22:
I'll be praying. Looking forward to hearing more.
8. BDB said the following at 4:39 PM on Jan 22:
Wow - sounds like God arranged a final reminder WHY they're doing a hard thing! I pray they will arrive home safely.
9. Susie said the following at 5:41 PM on Jan 22:
You bet I'll be praying! God's protection and my best wishes to Motte and his family.
10. farmer Tom said the following at 6:39 PM on Jan 22:
As the perceived uncaring heartless curmudgeon around here, I'm sure that most of you won't believe it if I said I was praying for the Brown family.
So instead, I think I'll just keep it between the Lord and I.
11. Alison said the following at 10:39 PM on Jan 22:
Prayers indeed. Thanks for the update, Candice. :)
12. Cherith said the following at 8:04 AM on Jan 23:
Thank you for posting an update! My prayers are with them!!
13. Bria said the following at 8:06 AM on Jan 23:
Praying! And rejoicing with the already-received answer.
14. EKB said the following at 1:03 PM on Jan 23:
I pray for God's blessing on the Browns and all of their children, for safe travel back to the U.S., and for a smooth adjustment for the newest members of their family.
15. Liln said the following at 1:36 PM on Jan 23:
Complications stink. Praying that they and their new children have a safe trip home. :)