In Transition - Time of expectation

I find myself in transition, closing chapters, and looking for direction for the future. I have felt the need to disconnect for two months from all ministries for a season of reflection as to what is next.

Over the past year I have been gradually stepping down from various ministries I have been involved. I realized that some ministries I will not be able to continue, while others I need to zoom in and focus more.

Anahi is also a big player in these decisions, as well as the possibility of God restoring my family when the time and person are right.

I have handed off

· My leadership as interim pastor at the Obligado Church

· My involvement in the monthly prayer breakfast. A local pastor is now in charge

· My involvement in the Bible Training School ICCI, now Posadas

· Directing the small farm production of peanuts and other goods

· My involvement in the leadership of Radio Alternativa

· A national leadership position in the Church of God in Paraguay

I have simplified my living

· I found a home for Chiquitin our cat

· I found a home for Mike our dog

· I recently found a home for Sandy our family dog (Timothy’s dog)

· I cut off cable TV. I don’t have enough time to even watch.

· I am giving my two bee production boxes to a friend to care for

· I have automatized most my monthly bill payments

· One trip to the grocery store once or twice a month

Some other changes

· Painted the blue walls of Timothy’s room in white and pink for Anahi.

· Anahi has started preschool school a month ago.

· I have given clothes away. There is only so much you can wear

· I don’t stress as before if I don’t get my to do list done

· I am taking two to three months off for a time to stop everything

· I am in the process of writing two goodbye letters to Julie an Timothy

· I eat more ice-creams and play more with Anahi
· I have crossed the river into Argentina twice in the past months to visit family

These are some of the things I have been involved in and feel peace about leaving. I am not questioning my call, I believe my place is in some ministry capacity in Gods kingdom. I am hopeful that after this season of reflection and soul search I will again get back into full time work.

Norberto and Anahi

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