the eve...

.. of proceeds for poverty...
a massive 3 day sale... but soooo much more than that... a life changing event for all involved

and again ...just like these recent India adventures... i feel as though i am going forward but not even moving my legs like He is carrying me forward. I am just an observer of what HE is doing to rescue the poor and needy.  So many people being obedient together in one place makes me giddy.... it is dangerous like dynimite...ready to explode.

If God is leading you to catch some of the action. Come on out! Donate, Volunteer, or Buy and show HIS love to the world!

Look what He did last year through hundreds of obedient children.

hope

Cancer is a long process for many. It is in Holly's genes... not sure exactly what that means but in essence.... it is predicted to be a lifetime of healing. But today we rejoice, we praise God!!!

Today Holly received the results of a test she did on Monday. After coming through 4 Chemo treatments and Radiation in a remarkable way they said she is 75% cancer free....the Doctors were so surprised at her results. 

I am not surprised, I know it is God... it is people praying... it is Him moving. Holly is now taking a rare chemo pill that miraculously she qualifies for and will be retested periodically to see how that is doing.

They said that the chemo treatments would not reach the cancer in her brain but miraculously that spot has also shrunk. 

I am overwhelmed. 

I realized today that none of us will ever be the same... that we are different people now. Relationships that we took for granted before now we cherish. A glimpse of hope that might have gone unrejoiced over before now we celebrate. We see the brevity of life in a different way now. We see the beauty of life as God's gift now... cherished ....every day....every moment. 

Today I rejoice... 75%... and more to go....

Speaking of life .... Jeriah is 3 years old as of May 18th.... my little man! 

9 years of marriage

9 years of marriage... as of May 31st ...every year we write a word/phrase summary of a lesson we have learned through marriage that year...

I am holding a sign that says "Year #9" (in India) and Jonathan's says "Teamwork" (in VA)... another similar word that could describe our past year of marriage could be TRUST.... it seems that we have learned to trust each other and trust God this year more than ever before. In order to work together... trust must be center. 

Coming home....

On the flight from Delhi to Dubai now, little Perpetua in the bassinet sleep soundly. I was in India following up on the GPPD sewing Microbuisness projects that we began this year. This was an amazing trip....coming on empty I have watch God move as only He can to show love to so many people ....I have felt like a funnel....held by the Master as He pours His love, His living water through my hands. I am not worthy or qualified by any means yet out of His grace He uses me.  5 memories from this adventure that will be etched in my mind...

 1. Perpet's bright eyes when we were shopping for fabric through Sultan Bazaar in Hyderabad amist the beautiful chaos that is India.

 2. The cool breeze as we slept under the midnight sky on the roof porch because the electricity was out. And the sweet giggles of 10 little ladies from our children's home as they came up to join us spreading there blankets and laying around us.

 3. Rani and Bujama's testimony. I definitely want to share the details of their story maybe in video form but the brief summary...God rescues the orphans when they cry out to Him and the poor in their time of need....and I have seen the fullness of the goodness of our God.

 4. The gracious testimony of a man we gave 2 goats to. Quoting him, "I will tell everyone look see that Jesus is the God that loves fully..... My family has not had food but now we can eat!" I will let Him tell you the story via video soon. 

 5.  Praying with dear friends both new and old for the full healing of my sister. And hearing their faith, "Heidi, she will be healed"


 If my little Perpetua could talk she would tell you about all of the people that made her smile, the sweet catches, the sights and sounds that mesmerized her and the joy of being close to mommy.

 The hardest part of being away was definitely leaving my little men behind....I just want to hug and kiss them and not let go. I haven't got home yet, but for what I understand dad did well! 

My challenge .... "just obey" weather or not you feel ready, weather or not you feel qualified, weather or not you have it all together in mans eyes.... Just obey God....go where He wants you, do what He wants you to....He doesn't require a list of qualifications HE just wants obedience. The miracles come when He is working....