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Author Archives: Joel & Kim

About Joel & Kim

We were married in May 2002 and have known for years now that we wanted to be missionaries, Kim since she was 10 years old and Joel since college. God has brought our lives together to serve Him in any aspect we can. God has given us the vision to start a home for at risk children and a medical clinic in Ecuador, South America. This blog gives you a look into our lives and dreams. We know that we are simple people and often feel like Moses making excuses why others would be better equipped for His purpose. However, we cling to the promises that God has given us and we know that if God has called us, He will also equip us. Happy reading!

End of Year of Updates

Posted on December 31, 2024 by Joel & Kim

Happy New Year!

 

As we close out 2024 as a family here in Romeoville, we are just filled with such a deep sense of peace and gratitude for so many blessings in 2024.  Whether it be a joy filled

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Broken AND…

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Joel & Kim

Gather your broken pieces, every single one, and drop them at the feet of the only One that can piece you back together. And when you are WHOLE in Him, don’t you dare hide those parts of you that speak

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Living amidst the Unpacked Suitcases

Posted on August 31, 2024 by Joel & Kim

Transition feels a lot like grief sometimes.  Maybe it is because, at least in my experience in transitions, grief holds a lot of space. Transition is not a one-size-fits-all experience.  Each person feels it and lives it differently than another. 

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Do you want to connect?

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Joel & Kim

This is our time to connect with you.  We are beginning our 1-year of Ministry Assignmment (formerly known as Home Assignment) where we connect with our supporters and our supporting churches.  We have had a busy transition since landing in

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Delp Family Target Registry

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Joel & Kim

Some of you have asked if the Delp Family’s Target Registry is still available and we are happy to let you know that we are still letting it run through this month.  You can access it here: Delp Family House

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Posted on July 31, 2024 by Joel & Kim

Our supporting church in Joliet, IL, Church of the Good Shepherd, is hosting a virtual Housewarming party for us as we setup our lives here in the U.S.  If you would like to be involved, you can see the registry

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The Unknown Place

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Joel & Kim

We make decisions to go; Some think its crazy, Some think it is brave.  Most don’t understand.

We question and doubt, hoping, out of our call and obedience that we make decisions correctly.

The Unknown Place.

We remember that in …

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The Grief of Goodbye

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Joel & Kim

 

One evening this week, I was huddled over my youngest child with tears from both of us as he talked about how his day had gone with one of his friends.  He said he didn’t understand why his friend

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Heading to the USA on June 19th

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Joel & Kim

These classy folks are heading to the United States on June 19th to begin their 1-Year Ministry Assignment.  Prayers appreciated!

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Happy 22nd Anniversary to Kim and Joel!

Posted on May 10, 2024 by Joel & Kim

We were able to celebrate 22 years of marriage this past weekend!  Friends helped us by watching our kiddos while we celebrated at a place that has been on Kim’s bucket list all of these years.  It was beautiful and

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