We're back ... sort of ...

The famous obelisk at the intersection of two of the world's largest streets

You know that song, "I left my heart in San Fransisco"? Well, we're singing that song around here these days, but the syllables of 'San-Fran-sis-co' have been replaced by 'Bue-nos-Ai-res.'

An aerial view of Buenos Aires we WISH our camera had taken!

As many of you have surmised by now (most likely), God did confirm in our hearts with a resounding YES that our family is being called to serve Him in His kingdom work in Buenos Aires, with WorldVenture and the DeWeese family. Micah hasn't had much to say on the subject, but the rest of us: Jordan, myself and even Megan, have found our hearts very much filled by the things we saw, heard, experienced and learned in Argentina. Even when we're not bringing it up, Megan often reminds us that we were just in Argentina and she has not allowed us to forget that we long to go back one day, in God's time. It has been a blessing to our hearts to see Him working in Megan's little heart, even though she does not yet fully comprehend the meaning of this decision. We know even WE do not fully comprehend it, but as God's goodness has been poured out upon us, He has given us a peace that does, indeed, pass all understanding. He IS guarding our hearts and minds with it, as we continue to seek Him in prayer, the reading of His word, and godly counsel.

Please pray for us all the more now. We are slowly updating this blog with pictures and our thoughts and experiences from the trip, so if you haven't heard from us personally yet, we're getting there. Some of you have had the opportunity to ask us in person how things went. We are grateful to God for your interest in our family's life! There is much before us as we adjust to our "new normal" of living here in Colorado, but having our hearts "turn southward" as our friend, Greg, put it. We are leaning on the Lord for all that He will require of us in the coming days. It has not been easy so far - and we know we're only beginning the process - there is much more to challenge and stretch and grow our faith as we proceed, with faith and obedience, towards all He has for us.

You're probably curious about a time frame, among other things. At this point, we foresee that it will most likely take us sometime between 3-5 years to pursue long-term appointment with WorldVenture, finish paying off our debt, discover our support team, prepare for the missionary life overseas and go through language study (most likely in Costa Rica). We are excited, of course, but we are also mindful that through all this ... our main goal is still becoming the family God wants us to be: Christ-like messengers of His love to the world around us, whether in Colorado, Buenos Aires, or somewhere in between. We hope you'll continue to pray for us in this way!

We'll post more updates about this down the road. For now, though, the Foote Rest is gladly enjoying being 'at home' in Colorado, while we prepare to, one day, make our new earthly home south of the equator ... until He leads us elsewhere ...