Here we come!

"Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.  At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the Word, to declare the mystery of Christ..." (Colossians 4:2-3a)

We are departing TOMORROW for Florida and will arrive in Haiti to begin language school on Thursday afternoon!  In case you were wondering, we will not be taking any of the above snow gear, though in a couple months, we may look at this picture again to remind ourselves of what extreme cold feels like as we experience the other extreme.

Erin and I are eager to launch into language learning and adjusting to the many changes of living in a different culture.  As we reflect on the journey that brought us to this point, we are overwhelmed with a wide range of emotions.  God is perfectly faithful and has carefully gone ahead of us to equip us and prepare us to thrive.  We would not be here without faithful friends and family that have sustained us, prayed for us, encouraged us, and loved us.  Erin and I will dearly miss you all, and look forward to sharing our lives and ministry in Haiti with you in the years ahead.  Please pray for our family as we adjust and transition to living in a different culture and learn a different language.  We added a new tab above called "Ministry Updates", which we hope to keep current with new pictures, video, and fun stories from our lives and ministry in Haiti.  Click on the link to check out a recent video and pictures from the Hurricane Matthew relief efforts!

A side note that we will soon be disconnecting our phone service.  You can connect with us on facebook at DaveandErin Simon, or through email at Dave - dsimon@maf.org or Erin - esimon@maf.org, or skype at: dave_callme_simon.  Keep posted as we learn about other ways to setup chat/texting ability once we get local cell service and explore our options with wifi.

May the Lord go ahead of you and draw you closer as you lift Him up in your hearts with friends and family during this special season!  To Him be all the glory!

Here are some recent family pictures we took: