As of February 2008, we will no longer be FULL time – OVERSEAS. We will be based in Centralia / Chehalis, WA, USA. This amazing community has sent us out to enable other communities, but now it is time to give back. A few weeks ago, the Pacific Northwest of the United States was attacked by a massive storm that destroyed 1000 homes around Centralia and 7000 in the region. At first the reports said the area was devastated. After a closer look, we have found that was an understatement.
We are welcoming teams to come join us to help with the mass
ive cleanup. Centralia is a giving community that has sent multitudes around the globe to help others in need. One family returned from assisting us in South Africa for 5 weeks and now everything they have is lost. Even the best of families find the stress overwhelming when everything they have is covered with mud, water damaged, or missing. Add to that situation – they are homeless. We want to contribute to rebuilding this generous community of amazing families.
As we have traveled around the world one thing is clear. We miss and love our family and friends from home. Grandma June Bug is turning 99 soon! Amanda and Josiah are now school aged and it is time to have a stable home. Some people are fortunate to have 2 close friends their whole life, yet we have a whole community of the best … most supportive friends, and we miss them.
Another benefit of being based in Centralia, WA USA: it’s my home land, so it is much easier to build a long lasting business. Yes, you will find our family rebuilding our real estate business at Coldwell Banker Kline & Associates with my great friends Craig and Connie Kline. Man, that statement gets me excited!
But now Centralia will be our base of operation. Once we get our business profitable it will not only support our family but also be a long-term financial base for supporting teams in the future. We will also continue offering the tools that have enabled so many in China and South Africa. “Financial Peace University”, “Dream Builder”, “Character Training”, and “The Kingdom of Heaven”.
God is truly sending us to Centralia, WA USA!
But leaving does come at a cost. Amanda and Josiah don’t want to leave the boys, and I just received a phone call from them because they realized we are not taking our 2-year-old Golden Retriever or our 7-month Labrador retriever. The kids have had some good crying sessions.
(Watch More) You can watch a news report on the devastation in Centralia, WA USA
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JR and Anita and kids... We are so excited about your return to Centralia. It will be great to have you back in the business. God will continue to show His faithfulness even in Centralia. I can't wait to sign your license. Your Broker - Craig Kline
I can hardly find it in me to fault anything that you guys have done, are doing or will do in the future. I am amazed by your obedience to God and how success seems to be drawn to you because of it. Your willingness to give is incredible and simply knowing you has certainly contributed in a big way to my desire to be even half the kind of person you guys are. GO FOR GOLD! Loving your work and I only hope I can get it together at least before I turn 50 to come help you guys out wherever you decide to be. Lots of love, prayers and thoughts, Beck. (Sale Oz) Keep it up! :)
What an amazing heart you guys have. No matter where it is in the world, if tragedy strikes you are there to help. You have touched China and South Africa, and we believe you will have a huge impact back home in Centralia.
We think it is important for you to be back home. The community that has supported you now needs your support. And what you have built in South Africa will continue - just as it did in China when you moved out.
We really believe in what you guys are doing.
We love you heaps.
Julian and Heidi McIvor
Sale, Australia
(Feel free to move here ...)
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