Update: I missed something important in the last email
Friends,
Quite a few folks reached out after our last update with the same question
(you can reread it here if helpful):
“So… are you still going now, or are you going in March? I’m confused!”
Totally fair question — and I’m glad people asked.
Here’s the simple answer:
Even though the renovation of our apartment in Taipei won’t be fully finished until mid-to-late March, we are still departing for Taiwan on January 29, 2026.
Our apartment is on two levels.
- The 10th floor has the three bedrooms and two bathrooms
- The 11th floor has the kitchen and living room
It’s the 11th floor that won’t be complete right away.
So for about a month and a half, we’ll be doing some of our cooking, eating, and gathering in other spaces nearby.
To be clear:
We will have full use of the 10th floor (bedrooms and bathrooms) from the day we arrive.
Not ideal.
Not a crisis.
Just one of those very normal, very “missions-life” kinds of adjustments.
And honestly, we’re completely at peace about it.
We’re still going.
Still on schedule.
Still deeply grateful for how God has provided every step of the way.
As we head into these final days before departure, we’re also wrapping up our initial cash needs for the move — short-term housing arrangements, setup costs, and all the early expenses that don’t really live in a monthly budget.
As of today, we’re at $1,600 of our $4,050 goal, with just a few days left.
The HopeGives campaign wraps up on January 28, the day before we fly out.
If you’ve been meaning to contribute and just hadn’t gotten around to it yet, this is a gentle reminder and an open door. No pressure at all — just an opportunity to help us step onto the ground in Taiwan well-positioned and focused on the work ahead.
You can give here if you’d like:
👉 Click here to visit the HopeGives link
Thank you — truly — for standing with us, praying for us, and walking this road with our family.
We’re excited.
We’re ready.
And we’re incredibly grateful for you.
With appreciation,
Ryan & Mandie