Would You Go?

A friend of mine posted this video on Facebook tonight. It's been years since I've heard this song, but watching this video brought me back to a VERY critical moment in my life that I will never forget. It was February of 2000 I was standing in a conference in Houston, TX. As we worshiped to this song I found myself singing it with all of my heart; arms stretched out in a sweet moment of worship the Lord spoke to my heart and said "Would you go? If I asked you to go, would you REALLY go?" That wasn't a question I wanted to answer without a little bit of thought, so I sat down in my seat, put my head in my hands and thought about it. Would I really go? If He asked me to go, could I do it? Could I leave everyone I knew and loved? After thinking about it for a moment, I gave my answer. I said "Yes Lord, I'll go. If you make sure I know the direction you want me to go in, I'll go. Wherever it may be, I'll go, speak clearly to my heart Lord and I'll go wherever you want me to go." Sitting in that seat at 18 years old, I had NO IDEA what that commitment would lead me to in the future, but I'm so very grateful that I said "yes".

Graduation Slideshow

Sorry for the massive amounts of slideshows, but I haven't posted in a while and had lots of pics to catch up on. Hope you enjoy.

New Arrivals

Last Tuesday we received seven new children. Here's a few so you all can get to know them.

Farwell to Our Danish Friends

This last weekend we headed to the beach for the weekend to say goodbye to our Danish friends. They are and will continue to be missed. Here's a little slideshow of our time together.

Visitors From Denmark

At the beginning of October two young men from Denmark came to Didasko to spend the month with us. It has been such a blessing to have them here, and the kids absolutely LOVE them!! It's so nice to be able to speak English on a daily basis, not to mention having someone to hang out with. They've been tons of fun, and keep me laughing. At the end of October they will be heading out to continue their adventure as they travel around the world throughout the next several months. They will truly be missed here in Didasko.

Missing My Daddy

Wow, it's been a tough day. I can't believe it's been a year since that horrible day we lost my daddy. I tried to hold it together most of the day today, but this afternoon and evening as my family puts flowers at the cemetary and goes to my dad's favorite resteraunt to honor him, my heart hurts. I want to be with them. It's so hard to be away from my family today. I love my daddy, he was an incredible man that loved his kids and grandkids more than life itself. I'm so grateful for the comfort of my Heavenly Father. He is the only place I can rest, the only place there is true comfort, the only place there is hope that I will see my daddy again. When we think of the word hope frequently we think of it in the manner of "I HOPE I get an IPod for Christmas." but the hope we have in Christ is so different than that "maybe I'll get an IPod, and maybe I won't" type of hope. In Webster's Dictionary one of the definitions for hope is "to expect with confidence." I am so grateful that there is complete confidence that my daddy is with our Saviour today.

Continued Civil Unrest in Honduras

I just wanted to post an update on what's been happening in Honduras, and ask for prayers during this time. As some of you may know, last week Ex President Mel Zelaya snuck back into Honduras, and has been hiding out in the Brazilian Embassy. Throughout the week last week there were many protests and problems in the city, as well as consistent curfews. (We were not allowed to leave our homes from 4:00 Monday evening until 10:00 Wednesday morning.) There are still curfews through the night, but things have pretty much gone back to normal. A friend of mine sent an email today saying that "There are strong indications that there will be large protests this coming Monday Sept 28 in Tegucigalpa and possibly other areas of the country. There are also reports that in an effort to set up a parallel government, former ex ministers will be arriving in the country in the next few days. Since many of the former ministers have outstanding arrest warrants, the potential for even more protests and curfews is likely. Please be prepared for a possible time of hibernation by having extra food, funds, and a full tank of gas for your vehicle." Due to this email we've canceled previous plans to go into the city tomorrow, and we will be keeping our eyes on the news to see what happens. Things here in Didasko have been extremely calm. Last week was just another week for us. I am not too concerned, as I feel very safe as long as we are not in the city. We will just wait it out and see what happens. I greatly appreciate your prayers, I will keep you updated.

Maria's Home

I can't express how much of a relief it is to have Maria home. We have a long road to recovery in front of us. She will be in the cast unable to walk at all for the next six weeks and then she will need therapy afterwards. The incision is from her heel up her calf (about 4 in. under the back of the knee). The doctors are really worried about infection, so we will need to be extremely careful. I'm sure she will be spending a major part of the next six weeks laying on my sofa watching TV. I love her so much, it's so nice to have her home. The first thing she said when everyone walked out and left us alone was "Rhonda they made me take off my clothes in front of people...I was SOOOO embarrassed!!" Then we both busted out laughing. I could tell she was just bursting to tell me. She's such a sweetie. Please be praying for her continued healing.

Maria Update

Well, things are more serious than we thought when I posted last. It looks like Maria cut her aquiles tendon and they need to send her in for surgery. Please be praying for her, I so wish I was with her. From what I understand she will be in a cast after the operation. Pray for wisdom for the doctors and healing and peace for Maria.

On a practical note, this surgery is going to cost about $1500. We will move funds around and make it happen, but I also put my car in the shop today as I've been having transmission problems, that will be another $1000. Please pray that the Lord will provide financially as well.

Prayer Request

Please pray for Maria, she cut her leg today with a machete, the ambulance came and took her to the hospital. She will be ok, but she has a HORRIBLE cut on her leg, and she's very scared, and in a lot of pain. Watching the ambulance pull away about broke my heart.