Tomorrow...

Will be the day the boat comes out of the water. It will also be the day R negotiates with the owner on price. We will be offering him 15k less than his asking price. We feel reasonably sure that he will accept this offer based on a few different factors but we really don't know. R is feeling a bit nervous for this conversation.
Different boat parts have been bought and are now being shipped to Wrangell. R is trying to make friends who can help him learn the different skills he will need to be a boat owner (specifically a wooden boat owner). This is socially complicated at times. Also a survey has been ordered but the surveyor (only one in town) is not being very cooperative. On one hand a survey is important for obtaining insurance but this surveyor does not have a very good reputation and charges about 30% more than all other surveyors. R has decided not to press the matter either way and allow what happens to happen. So far R doesn't have a commitment from anyone to go with him on the trip up the coast to Kodiak.
The equipment shopping is overall going better than expected, with R finding almost everything we need, in new condition, for less than what he expected.

Please Pray:
- for clarity and confidence for R as he discusses price with the owner.
- for willing hearts to assist R in gathering the knowledge he needs for this project
-for wisdom in participating in life with these connections 
- for God's will on whether the boat gets a survey or not
- for commitment from someone to travel with R on his trip up the coast. it would be very unwise for him to go alone.
- for R as he works out how to incorporate Jesus into his boat-speak.
- for God's continued blessing on R finding good prices for all that he needs.
- for a tangible family connectedness as we attempt to stay inter-dependent.

Thanks.
D