Here is an email we sent with more information about what is going on with us in these days since the tornado. I appreciate your love, comments and prayers for us!
Dear Family & Friends,
We wanted to take a brief minute to update everyone at once. We have tried to return the many forms of media contact everyone has lovingly touched base with us, but we know we are deficient at best. For those of you on our support team a more thorough prayer letter should be arriving to your home soon.
As most of you know it’s been a long six weeks with the tornado destroying our home, most possessions and both cars on April 27th in Tuscaloosa. We are still in awe of God, that we would be spared as we cramped into the downstairs bathroom as the tornado tore apart our home. Alana and I trust God more than ever. He is more than worthy to be loved, worshipped and trusted even in difficult times. We have clung to:
“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”
-Romans 8:28
We had been praying before the tornado that we would suffer hard things in our life, so that we would know Christ further through the suffering, build deeper character and be of more use to God in ability to serve & lead others. We just didn't the hard things would come so suddenly, but yet we rejoice.
We have just returned to Tuscaloosa from Greek Summit Mission Project (we did what we could to recover and serve the 2 weeks after the tornado until it was bulldozer time, then left for mission assignment) and are now trying to put the rest of our life back together. We are working hard with insurance, finances, planning, cleaning and organizing. We are so blessed to be living in a student's house for the summer. She graduated in May and her house was going to be vacant...what a provision!
Last week a couple on our support team donated a car to us! We are so thankful for this! We are working on finding a second vehicle and a home starting in August when our temporary situation ends. Thank you for the overflow of love, prayers, support, gift cards, gifts to the special fund for us and everything else. The response towards us has been overwhelming and is deeply appreciated.
Prayer Requests:
•We would continue to be a light even in these tough circumstances.
•Guidance and provision for a second car.
•A suitable housing situation in Tuscaloosa for the fall, an affordable option for a couple like us in a rough current market.
•For the students who attended Greek Summit!
Justin and Alana Karl
