Thursday January 21, 2010If I could write for days I still couldn't recount every thing that happened today. All that I saw, all the I learned and all that I heard.
God, my God, the one who put the stars in the heaven, the one who put the fish in the ocean, the one that has my tears in a jar, my God who calms my heart, who calms the fear of African children my God is BIG.
In America and in all "modern" places we think so much of ourselves it is hard to acknowledge others, especially God, a god that knows the intimate details of their heart, a god that knows their weaknesses and fears.
There is so much to say and the sun has already set, so I offer snapshots.
-As we were driving to take pictures of children who need surgery to try to get sponsors to pay for their $50, life changing surgery, a little kid stood out in the road blocking us, then giggled and ran off. It was simple and sweet.
-Also as we were driving on a beautiful road that overlooked Lake Victoria some cattle were crossing the road. I smiled because I was thinking back to my trips to Mexico. On one trip on the road to Nuevo Progresso cattle stopped and blocked the road. I took a picture and it is still one of my favorite photos.....
I have so much more to say but have not the time. In closing here is what I saw today.
-children
-red dirt
-shacks
-stores
-markets
-churches
-closed down orphanage
-victims of rape
-victims of abuse
-smiles
In a word I saw hope.
This is a portion of my journal from one year ago today. It was an exhausting day but so rewarding. We saw so many young people who needed medical help, such simple surgeries that would change their lives. At this point in time Mitchell and I were still acclimating to every thing that we were newly surrounded by.
If you want to help Acacia Tree here is a list of things that she needs:
This is a random list of things that would help me, my staff, the babies, my girls or some of the kids we help in the community. I'm sure I'll think of more in the next few days!!!
Thanks so much for asking what we need/want!!
blank CDs
2 Better Homes& Gardens Cookbooks (spiral bound)
roll of drawing paper
Kumon activity books (especially cutting, pasting, mazes, number games etc)
Craft kits for kids 4-7 (like ALEX)
Seeds (lettuce, cilantro, bok choy)
Baby toys for ages 6-18 months
Macaroni & cheese
girls shoes size 9.5 (for Deborah whose is unstable)
Bath&Body works (or similar) lotion/body spray
Men's size M t-shirts or Polo (for my guards)
rat tail combs with metal tail
Reese's PB cups (bite size)
Girls bikini panties Size 8
Girls ankle socks for size 2 shoes
Black Mary Janes size 2.5 (big girls)
Tostitos (we miss chips&salsa!!)
Herdez salsa
Green chile enchilada sauce (mild)
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