October 31, 2007

Hi Everyone! Just a short update to let you all know that we are well. I (Nancy) am definitely going through the "transition blues" and so are the girls. We need your encouragement to make it through this spiritual season and through staying here for a year.

We are going to be able to buy a car this week as we received a refund check from School of Hope for purchasing a laptop earlier this year for home schooling purposes. This gives me great joy and will make daily life much easier. We have a heart to go and shine God's light in the dark "walking street" of Pattaya. We want to minister to the young prostitutes and now with a car we will be able to do this.

We plan on coming home sometime after the baby is born, which could be about April-ish, depending on when the baby's passport arrives. Whether or not we stay in Canada for good after that is still in prayer. We have definitely learned that our plans are not always exactly what God has planned, but we are very blessed to be here as missionaries. Please keep us in prayer and pray that we would be guided by God as to our next steps. I know we will be missionaries whether it be in Canada or Thailand. There is much need in our own towns and cities as well, and we know that God will bless us as long as we keep our eyes on Him and do His will with all of the passion in our souls.

We love you and miss you all dearly.
In God's Love,
Scott & Nancy & family

October 11, 2007

Dear friends & family,

We pray that this update finds you all well and on fire for God! As we were praying for all of our financial sponsors and for the people who pray for us, God gave me this scripture. Please read Philippians 4:10-20. We hope you find it as encouraging and uplifting as we do. We love you all very much and you are a great part in not only what God is doing in our lives, but what He is doing in Thailand and in every part of the world.

On September 27th, Nancy and Jessalin were driving the motorbike to the Victory tower when a car cut in front of them, causing Nancy and Jess to drive into the side of the car. They were wisely wearing helmets (as we all do, even Caleb). Jessalin only got a small bruise on her thigh, but Nancy was hurt more seriously. She received a broken nose (she went head first into the car), 5 stitches in her right knee, and other cuts and bruises. In the emergency department at the hospital, the doctor did an ultrasound and found that the baby is just fine. Praise God! The young woman driving the car paid for all medical expenses, repair of the motorbike, and repair of the Mac laptop that was in the backpack that Jessalin was wearing in the crash. The woman stayed with us at the hospital the whole time - about a half a day - and was very remorseful. Through an interpreter, Nancy was able to speak with this woman and forgive her. A Thai friend of ours was able to testify to this young woman about God's love and His protection. It was good! Nancy is healing very well.
We are more motivated now than ever to own a car big enough for seatbelts for all of us. Please continue to pray and believe with us that God will provide the finances needed to buy a decent vehicle.

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner with about 20 guests at our home. It was such a blessing to spend time with our fellow missionaries, Pastor Terry Purvis, and friends. We didn't find a turkey (until the day after the said event), but we enjoyed baked chicken, smoked ham, mashed potatoes, vegetable dishes, and of course pumpkin pie.

Love and God's abundant blessings to you all!
Scott & Nancy Groves & family

1.Damage to our motorbike
2.Jessalin homeschooling
3.Jordana homeschooling
4.Scott working in Continuum office
5.Thanksgiving dinner