Mizpah Coin

We had planned a vacation with both of our parents to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons about 5 months ago thinking we would not even know any news of an assignment. With tickets bought and reservations made we couldn't cancel the trip. As we drove out to the parks we were glowing as we knew that the trip would allow us to be with our parents as we heard the big news on Millennium.

The date of Millennium's court date we climbed up into the backcountry to spend time alone praying and thinking about this next journey in life. Ohh yea we sang songs and clapped to scare any hungry bears away. I guess that is what you do when your 8 months pregnant go into the middle of bear country.


The next day we are hoping to hear news on the outcome of court. Driving out to Jenny lake our phone all the sudden had a voicemail. It was Holt telling us our case had passed the high court in Africa. In the shadows of the Grand Tetons we lept for joy and had a party in the middle of the woods. Our cell phone coverage was not good in the area so Magan called as many people as she could before we lost cell phone coverage.

After a short drive we arrived at the shores of Jenny Lake. We had never been to the lake before this trip. I am pretty sure it is one of the most amazing places on the face of the earth. The mountains appear rise thousands of feet out of the water when standing next to the lake.


We took a little hike and after returning to the car we were packing up the car and grabbing a snack. Walking around to the car I heard what sounded like metal under my foot. I reached down to pick the object up and it was half of a Mizpah Coin. I did not know what one before this, all I knew is there was scripture on it and it looked like half of a best friend necklace (see picture below).

We have said many times how hard it is knowing that your little girl is on the other side of the world. As we watch families enjoy their little ones that are Millennium's age, as we miss out on some important stuff in our childs life. It was nice to know that God is watching over us and planted this little sign in our path. An amazing reminder that He is involved, He is concerned, and most important He is speaking to us.