Well, as can be expected, I have been given a new set of plans to go by on my move to Haiti. Dee and Wilkly are having a baby around the beginning of next year and she plans to remain in theU.S. until that little baby comes.
This effects me because I am now going to Haiti to adapt to new modes of language learning, since I depended on Dee and 9-year-old Ashley for that in the past. I will be starting and doing school with a much more independent status as well, since this was Dee's area and is now my own.
Praise God for His timing, though. You know, His provision here is impossibly ignored. As Dee is occupied with Lonia and now Little Baby Dorce, God has provided another worker to help pick up the slack. By no means will I fill anyone's shoes, but I'll certainly give it my best shot.
God is not only blessing this ministry, but He's building it. It's a privilege to be a part of it.
Love you all! Pray like crazy!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Driving
I've been driving like crazy these last few days. I'm in Carthage, MO right now after a 3 hour drive from Pomona, MO where I am speaking at a camp. It took a 5.5 hour overnight drive to get there on time Monday morning.
The contacts I'm making are quality. I've been making so many phone calls and sending so many e-mails that I am glad to be able to finally meet a few of these people in person. Fnds are still slow coming, unlike the blessings in general. I have so many reasons to smile, but I have to be honest in saying that I've been tempted to buy a few hats and have myself a pity party. This is taking a lot of perseverence, and it's going to tae a lot more of it.
So keep praying, as I'm sure you have been. I can feel it. The houses still need to sell, still need to find funds from somewhere, still need to arrange quite a few things for next months move.
Love you all.
The contacts I'm making are quality. I've been making so many phone calls and sending so many e-mails that I am glad to be able to finally meet a few of these people in person. Fnds are still slow coming, unlike the blessings in general. I have so many reasons to smile, but I have to be honest in saying that I've been tempted to buy a few hats and have myself a pity party. This is taking a lot of perseverence, and it's going to tae a lot more of it.
So keep praying, as I'm sure you have been. I can feel it. The houses still need to sell, still need to find funds from somewhere, still need to arrange quite a few things for next months move.
Love you all.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Oh Dear
I am learning so many new things lately. I'm getting lessons in finances, automobiles, persistence, time management, etc., etc., etc.
It's more difficult than I have anticipated, but I am finally seeing a bit of success. More contact with more churches. The more I bug them the more willing they are to speak with me, which is necessary to meeting them and gaining their support. I am so thankful for Kingdom-minded believers. My brothers and sisters have been good to me.
Thank you for standing with me in all this. I don't think I could ever fully describe how much it means to me. Keep praying for Lonia and for these burdens of real estate to go away. I await the day when raising annual support is all I have to worry about.
Love to all.
It's more difficult than I have anticipated, but I am finally seeing a bit of success. More contact with more churches. The more I bug them the more willing they are to speak with me, which is necessary to meeting them and gaining their support. I am so thankful for Kingdom-minded believers. My brothers and sisters have been good to me.
Thank you for standing with me in all this. I don't think I could ever fully describe how much it means to me. Keep praying for Lonia and for these burdens of real estate to go away. I await the day when raising annual support is all I have to worry about.
Love to all.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Little Miss Lonia
Lonia is about 10 months old. She was born with a major digestive problem and wasn't expected to live past 1 year. She was brought to our attention in March up in the mountains of Haiti in a little village called Cupois.
Dee Dorce brought her to the States at the end of June after finding a hospital and doctor in California that are taking care of all the costs.
Lonia had her first surgery and is doing well. She had a few complications after the first surgery and was in ICU on Monday, but she's back to stable condition and doing fine. We're not sure when she'll be ready for her next surgery, but she and Dee, as well as Dee's youngest daughter Kelsey, are staying with the doctor and his family, so she is well taken care of in the meantime.
You'll be hearing a lot more about this little girl in due time.
Until then...
Dee Dorce brought her to the States at the end of June after finding a hospital and doctor in California that are taking care of all the costs.
Lonia had her first surgery and is doing well. She had a few complications after the first surgery and was in ICU on Monday, but she's back to stable condition and doing fine. We're not sure when she'll be ready for her next surgery, but she and Dee, as well as Dee's youngest daughter Kelsey, are staying with the doctor and his family, so she is well taken care of in the meantime.
You'll be hearing a lot more about this little girl in due time.
Until then...
Another First
I am finding a lot of new ways to get things done nowadays.
I've never been in a situation like this before. Moving to a different country, doing 2 things at once: 1) working hour upon hour to raise money 2) trying to keep my head above water to complete all other resonsibilities while trying to raise money.
God has been doing some tweaking in my daily lifestyle in an attempt to show me better ways of doing things. As Hebrews 12 says, "God's discipline is always right and good..." I'm thanking him for that today, otherwise I'd be in quite a mess. And thanks to him, things are moving along well. I'm gaining a lot of prayer cover for the ministry to Haiti in contacting all of these churches. Money is harder to come by. The best things in life are free, right!? Prayer is most certainly on the list.
Love you guys.
Thanks for praying.
I've never been in a situation like this before. Moving to a different country, doing 2 things at once: 1) working hour upon hour to raise money 2) trying to keep my head above water to complete all other resonsibilities while trying to raise money.
God has been doing some tweaking in my daily lifestyle in an attempt to show me better ways of doing things. As Hebrews 12 says, "God's discipline is always right and good..." I'm thanking him for that today, otherwise I'd be in quite a mess. And thanks to him, things are moving along well. I'm gaining a lot of prayer cover for the ministry to Haiti in contacting all of these churches. Money is harder to come by. The best things in life are free, right!? Prayer is most certainly on the list.
Love you guys.
Thanks for praying.
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