Friday December 9, 2005
Greetings friends!
It has been quite a while since our last formal letter. Life has been very full. Those of you who are on email have received a few prayer requests, baby announcements, etc. We apologize for not getting these out to the rest of you.
So, what’s been happening with us? As most of you know, Grace gave birth to our new son, Zane Tavish on June 1, 2005. He’s generally been a happy, healthy baby. Grace has also recovered well in many respects, but is suffering from postpartum depression however, so that has made things rough at times. Praise God for Canada’s parental leave. This has enabled me (Steve) to be at home to help out, with EI picking up the tab. I'm now back at the office part time, and anticipate being back full time sometime in January.
We had the opportunity to travel to the east coast this fall to visit friends and supporters, and do some sight seeing. Aside from some challenges I had with my allergies, we had a good time, some great connections, and deepened relationships.
We’ve got a new web site with pictures, a prayer letter archive, info on us and our ministry, etc. Check it out at www.vanbruwaene.ca. We expect to continue adding more content, so come back once in a while!
As I've moved back into life at the office, I've begun work on producing a training video. IT will be using this video for teams and individuals who will be working with children that have come through traumatic experiences, such as refugees. I'm also involved in some new computer projects at the office that IT hopes will improve their web site, (www.iteams.ca) and enhance the way we work together.
Thanks so much for your prayer and financial support over the last year. You have been so much appreciated. You’ve had a hand in mobilizing new people to missions, and bringing the good news of the gospel to people around the world. Please continue to pray for us:
- Grace’s depression has been debilitating at times. Please pray for healing.
- Our finances continue to be tight. God has provided for our needs so far, so praise Him for this. Pray that He would continue to through you and others that He has called.
- I'm taking on new projects at the office. We want God to be in them. Pray that He directs them for His glory.
Thanks so much! Have a wonderful Christmas!
Steve & Grace Van Bruwaene
