A BIG Announcement For 2017

Hey Everybody, Mike Here!
In our last update, I mentioned that I had some BIG announcements to make! Well, today, I’m going to make the first one… are you ready? Are you seated? Are you so excited you can hardly stand it?… ok, maybe not, but here it is…

We are expecting BABY #5! Yep, that’s right, Revae is pregnant!!!

I know, total surprise right?! After saying how “done we were” with having kids, the Lord surprised us (BIG SURPRISE!) with another baby. Now, I know what some of you are thinking… “Do you guys know how this happens?”

Anyways, this was a BIG surprise to us (did I mention that already?)! It took a while to adjust to our new reality, but we KNOW WE ARE BLESSED and God has a plan for this little guy. Yes, that’s right, we are having another BOY! After 3 girls, we now have Eli and another little guy on the way. I’m super stoked to be bringing more balance to the family… Eli is too!

Revae is DUE on APRIL 5th! That means we have a lot of work to do to get ready.

Besides making the BIG announcement, I’m also writing to ask if you would consider donating to help with the birth / new baby expenses? This is an unplanned expense, and we have given away everything we previously owned for babies (like I said, we thought we were DONE!!)

That means we now have to re-buy it all…

• Crib
• Mattress
• Stroller
• Clothes
• Diapers
• Changing Table
• Rocking chair, etc.

Each of these items cost about 50% more to buy in Costa Rica than in the US because of high import taxes.

In addition to this, we will need to pay the birthing costs to the doctor and hospital which will be between $3000-$4000 dollars.

As missionaries, we depend upon the support of friends, family, and partners like yourself. Would you please contribute towards these expenses as you are able? We would greatly appreciate it, and the Lord will reward you richly!

There Are 3 Ways You Can Donate:

• Online Via PayPal (not tax-deductible). Just Click HERE to donate via PayPal.
• Online Via Shepherds Staff (TAX-Deductible). Just Click HERE to donate online via Shepherds Staff.
• By Check, Via Shepherds Staff (Also Tax-Deductible). To Make A Tax Deductible Donation Via Check, Mail To:

  Shepherds Staff

  6739 Academy Road NE, Suite 320
  Albuquerque, NM 87109 USA

  Account # 4203

  **Please use our Account. # 4203 on the memo of your checks, Please do not use our names.

Thank you so much for celebrating this addition to our family. We are truly excited and blessed. Thank you for your willingness to support our family on the mission field. We could not fulfill God’s Calling without your partnership. Blessings to you!