Quick Hudson Family Update

Hey Unimaginable Faith family! I have seen quite a bit of traffic on the site lately as I'm sure many of you are anticipating the next blog post, or maybe even for those close to us, checking for a big announcement . So I wanted to drop a quick update on what is happening in our lives.

I was able to attend the International Conference on Missions in Lexington, Kentucky last month, and it was truly unbelievable. It was such a powerful week for me. I got to spend a lot of time with my Uncle who has become a significant mentor to me in many areas. But I also got to spend time with the Hippo Valley Christian Mission team and even got to enjoy the presence stateside of two of my favorite people, a couple who serve as missionaries in Zimbabwe and live on the poperty where our mission house is in Cheredzi that we stay at when we are in Zim! They have a special place in my heart and it was really cool to get to spend some time with them here in the states. Another amazing by product of this trip was the opportunity to begin to receive one on one, twice a month, Spiritual / Ministry Coaching from an incredible mind that is well respected nationally. I feel incredibly blessed for this opportunity. We've already met for the first time and I can't wait to see what effect this has on my spiritual life, my family, and my ministry.

Even more important at the present moment than all of that, Tanja is just over 35 weeks pregnant with Oakley's little sister. This pregnancy has been a difficult one. Several weeks ago Tanja was diagnosed with Cholestasis and it has not been the smoothest ride since. We have had some scares and been in the hospital a couple times already, but we feel extremely blessed to announce that currently Baby Hudson is doing GREAT!

Mom on the other hand has been touch and go as of late. The cholestasis has caused other complications which have had a significant impact on the quality of life for Tanja. These complications have been dibiliatating, and currently the medical team is working closely with us to decide when the best time to deliver will be. Mom is basically on bed rest at this point as that is the only way to avoid increased pain from the constant that already exists. It has been difficult for her to even walk more than a few feet as of late.

However, through all of this, we are so thankful that God is moving within her and holding our baby girl as she finishes developing. The due date of Jan 8th, has been thrown out the window, and it looks like we will be delivering sometime in the next couple of weeks. We look forward to meeting this beautiful gift from God soon. We are so thankful for all the prayers and support. The meals people have already begun bringing have been absolutely incredible and we can't thank all of you enough.

If you are here hoping to hear of the other big news that is currently developing in our lives, you will have to wait. ;) Right now we are 100% focused on Baby Hudson's arrival and keeping Mom as comfortable as possible until the medical team deems the time is right.

We are so thankful to serve a God who loves us endlessly. We are thankful to be in the position we are in to be able to monitor both Baby and Mom so closely. We are thankful that God has put such incredible people in our lives to support us and stand with us through everything. Our God is incredible. We feel his love constantly and we have decided to spend this season of waiting in a continual attitude of praise for who He is! In Him all things are possible.

But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

- Matthew 19:26 NKJV

For his unfailing love for us is powerful; the Lord’s faithfulness endures forever.

- Psalm 117:2 NLT