Gloria a Dios! Mike here writing...What a ride! God is doing some awesome things in us and through us. The children—all 29 of them are an incredible blessing. They are from backgrounds of deep hurt, betrayal and pain, yet the work of Jesus is so evident in their eyes. If you needed a resume for Hogar de Vida, you would need look no further than those wonderful eyes. Then there are the shining faces of the tias (Spanish for aunts), who care for the children with a beautiful intensity that has to be seen to be believed. Each tia has her own story and those that we have heard have ministered deeply to each of us and elevated our own faith. For our part, our work projects are progressing and are a gift. Our testimonies are bringing life to others and our gifts and your gifts are making a difference (we brought in more than 750 lbs. of supplies). The wonder and the beauty of this venture is to see our crew ministering in prayer and in the power of God, bringing life to others, and in the process experiencing more of Him in each of our lives. Gonna bring some of that home! (Miss you, baby!)
Josh getting stickered with Juan...
Awesome report! Amazing pictures! Beautiful are the feet of the ones who toil to bring hope and healing to God's children!! Thank you so much for being obedient to the call to serve at Hogar de Vida!
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures! What a friend we have in Jesus! (Amber...girls are doing great!)
ReplyDeleteoh guys! I LOVE LOVE LOVE seeing the pics. Makes it so real. What you are doing is amazing and will change you and this kids forever. A wise woman once told me (Deana Stromstad) to journal while you are there or VERY shortly after. We did but should have written even more because somehow what seems like something you'll never forget will so quickly become foggy. Enjoy your time down there and give it all you got....He will strengthen you! Blessings to you all!
ReplyDeleteJennie Scholes
2 Cor 2:2, "You show that you are a letter from Chris, the result of our ministry, writtin not with ink but with the Spirit of the Living God, not on tablets of stone but tablets of human hearts."
ReplyDeletePraise God for the many letters that are getting written this week. Thank you for all the love and eternal investments you are making. Praise God!
We are so blessed to be able to send a team like you. I know you are each doing exactly what you were called to do. I can't wait to hear the full stories of this trip and the wonderful work God has done through you. Praying for you often. Miss you sweetheart.
ReplyDeleteSharon