GOD CHANGES OUR PLANS

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     First up, a very blessed Lunar New Year to all readers of Our Animated Journey. And thank you for your patience. We have good reason for this delayed update which you will read about very quickly. But I just wanted to say before that, thank you so much for all your love and prayers! We have been receiving your gifts, emails and texts of encouragement, and it fuels us on in this journey. Thank you!



     
     
     As the title post reveals, God has decided to change our plans quite significantly this year. Initially, I (Amy) was meant to finish my Theological studies in 2019 and begin part-time work (secular) whilst volunteering in the church Missions department thereafter.

However, our gracious Father has decided to give Jonathan and I another child!

     We are very grateful that Mya will finally have a sibling. One that she has longed for since she started talking really. We are also grateful that the first trimester is now behind us. I was plagued with mysterious fevers, rashes and morning sickness all throughout that time whilst having to start school full-time. Sitting through three hour-long lectures while battling nausea was not fun at all. But in all that, God has been so faithful, and things have gotten a lot better.

That being said, there is much we would like to ask you for prayer in these upcoming months –

Mya

1. Mental preparation to become an older sister and excitement to receive a younger sibling
2. Continual enjoyment for reading and learning in school despite longer hours
3. Adjustment to BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) as it begins on Monday (26th Feb)

Amy

1. Wisdom to manage the finances and logistical preparation of having another child
2. Physical well-being to be able to complete term two or semester one in May
3. Extra strength and energy to continue ministry commitments outside of school and home

Jonathan

1. Love for the family in midst of busyness of ministry and studies
2. Physical and mental strength in this period
3. Continue to enjoy the equipping and training 
4. Discipline to exercise 

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Thank you for your faithful support and prayers! Should you like to contact us for any reason, you may write to us at jieames@gmail.com (Amy) or jaygeeyang@gmail.com (Jonathan)

Blessings!
Jonamy + Mya


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