The book of psalms says this. "Out of the mouth of babes...You have ordained strength."
This past week has been just that. We started on this journey 10 months ago and now that we are 10 days away so many things have changed. Our itinerary has changed, our schedule has changed, our budget has changed. Its hard to keep updating everyone. Things started at a projected budget, it went down and then back up again. I decided to not update our website. I didn't feel it right to change it once again but it's funny how thoughts creep in. "If I don't let people know that our budget has increased then how are we going to reach our goal". I'm so thankful that God is such a patient God. He's probably saying "Oh Rosanna, how many times do I need to remind you that I am a God of more than enough" but at the same time I think, God just knows what I need because in a time when I am feeling so overwhelmed with planning and preparations He sends me children to bring me strength and peace. So this week God used children to remind me He is a God that will bless us abundantly and our needs will be met so we can go about His business. Abby has a friend who is celebrating her 9th birthday this month. I received an email and it said this friend doesn't want birthday presents and instead she would like to ask her friends to donate towards our trip. I shared this with Abby and she looked at me with a big smile and I could see the pride in her eyes. She is proud to have a friend like this. I am touched by her heart of generosity and the monies raised on her birthday will go towards the purchase of much needed diapers, wipes, formula and baby oil for the orphanage we will be visiting in Soroti. Throughout the months, I have shared with the children how our friends and family have sowed into our mission because they love us. I love to see their faces when I share the stories of support that comes in. Their eyes get bigger and their smiles light the room. They say things like "that's awesome" "wow" or "amazing". I see their faith rise as they see their God answer their prayers. We spoke to the kids about all the people that have invested in us and we asked them if they felt they should invest in themselves, invest in their trip to show God they are committed. One child was ready to empty his bank account, another was wavering between 2 different amounts and yet another said "Why give when God will provide". At first, I thought this comment was out of selfishness and this mama was ready to set this child straight. I started and then I looked and what I saw stopped me in my tracks. I saw the face of a child who without a doubt believed their God was so big they didn't need to give because His God will provide. And in that moment he said "Why give to what we need, God will provide...I want to give in excess so we can get something we didn't budget for." So there you have it....out of the mouths of children. So many lessons I have learned on this journey and we haven't even stepped foot on the plane yet.
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WHO EVER HAS FOUND ONE HAS FOUND A TREASURE. Eccles 6:14 I'd like to introduce you to a group of ladies that worked tirelessly last Friday with me to bring to you 110 homemade gourmet candy apples and 50 chocolate covered marshmallow sticks. I couldn't get pictures of all of them but I am so thankful for the people God brings into my life and it is a privilege and honor to count these women as friends. Lauren, Wanda, Sandy, Jasmina, Neeta are the prayer warriors of John Knox Christian School. We meet every Monday morning in the war room to pray for our children, school, administration and teachers. Donna is a dear friend who I also met at John Knox, and Mrs. Stubbert (Alexis) is a beautiful lady I met just that morning who came to serve because she wanted to and still there were many who wanted to come and help that day but couldn't due to scheduling conflicts. Thank-you just doesn't seem enough for the 7 hours you worked, for the burns you endured and the time put in before Friday to prepare and get supplies. We raised over $800 from our candy apple fundraiser and the funds raised will help us bring 60 audio bibles from Galcom international to share the gospel to the unreached. Everyday I am reminded of God's faithfulness and Friday was just another moment where I was reminded of His unfailing love. Thank-you ladies for your friendship, for your servant hearts and your love. I will bring you with me to Uganda and may you be reminded of how your act of kindness has a hand in the work of the Kingdom. MUAH!!!! |
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