We have been in California for about three months now, which is longer than we planned, but it has been a huge blessing! The host family, whose property we have our trailer parked on, is extremely warm, friendly and generous. They have allowed us to stay as long as we need to and have not even allowed us to pay for utilities.

We have done a lot of work to prepare for the second leg of our travels: we moved into our new trailer, cleaned all our possessions thoroughly from mold exposure before bringing them into the new trailer, we sold our old trailer and SUV, and installed solar on our new trailer. All the while, I continued to work heavily on the development of Host Israelis and Planet Zula technology to get ready for the pilot launch this Summer.

We have two sets of co-workers in Temecula, CA: the Ryans and the Crawfords. We have become good friends with them and been able to see them a lot during our time here. They have young kids with whom Ari has really enjoyed playing. Often living on the road is lonely, not knowing anyone around, so it has been nice for Carissa and Ari to have friends to hang out with while I have been busy with work.

Carissa’s chronic illness has flared up several times on this trip and the trailer has been a perfect refuge on the road. It allows us to go wherever we need to be for work, but never too far from home. God has faithfully provided for all our needs – physically, financially, and emotionally – and we are so grateful for all these blessings.

Through all the uncertainties of living on the road – Where will we stay? When will we go? Who will we meet? Where will we find the right groceries to accommodate Carissa’s needs? – we can trust our heavenly Father who always takes care of us. As we walk God and do the work of our Father, He goes before us and prepares the way for us, and we never lack our necessities.

“Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For unbelievers seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.“ (Matthew 6:31-33)

As always, thank you for partnering with us in prayer and even more so on this crazy adventure for the Kingdom.

Love,
BJ, Carissa, and Ari