Joanne’s Story

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Journal entry by Elaine Kauffman

As we continue to wrestle with the "why" of God's will, we also begin to transition to the "what nows". Thank you for continuing to stand with us in prayer! The journey of different realities has really only begun. Lord willing, continuing education and the "what nows" will be as follows:
  • Tim's four youngest children will be continuing their homeschool education the remainder of this year with Tina Weaver (Joanne's oldest sister) providing oversight. The children will be commuting to Tina's house several days a week and the remainder of the days they will do their school work at home with the oldest at-home daughter, Dawn, providing guidance. Family and friends will aid in the transportation, meal, and logistical needs on an ongoing basis. Beyond that, we seek continued direction and wisdom from the Father who knows all things.
  • Dawn, who was attending Faith Builder's teacher's training program, has opted to take the Spring semester off and stay home to help out. She still hopes to graduate in Spring of '20, so she will need to complete this semester's classes at another time. Pray for strength and peace for her through this unanticipated change of plans.
  • Tim, again, faces the loneliness and battles of discouragement in the absence of a soul-mate that has stood beside him for 11 years. These are the days he is and desires to be strong for his family, but in moments of weakness, he has called us to "do battle" and stand with him in prayer, support, and words of Scripture or encouragement.
Please continue to pray specifically for:
  • Each of the items listed above.
  • The local church family and extended families as our routines and schedules are sacrificed and switched around.
  • God's wisdom, timing, and direction for the future.
If you'd like to give financially to the extra expenses Tim's have incurred, please do so via GoFundMe or send to Valley Mennonite Church in care of Andrew Freed, 250 Smullton Rd., Rebersburg, PA 16872.

If you wish to support or encourage in other ways, the family can be reached by:
Address: 465 Back Rd, Rebersburg, Pa 16872
Phone: 814.349.8289
Email: tjbreneman@emypeople.net
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