Well, I know I have yet to put a video but I made one it was just too big load onto my computer... I am going to try and make one though this weekend since our trip to Rotan, aka the beach, has been canceled... Anyway I will make this short because I have to be up at 445 in the morn to help take Paul to the bus station so yeah... :( Okay the first picture is of the inside of the orphanage we work at and what ever your first impressions are it is actually not as nice as this most of the time, they just have people coming tomorrow to through a party for the kids so they are getting it cleaned up. The little girl in the other picture is one of the special needs children we are working with. She is probably around 4 years old and she can't really talk or really seem to understand when we talk to her but on top of that she can't walk due to some sort of cerebral disease. She is a very beautiful girl it is neat to think that there isn't a day that goes by that Jesus doesn't think of her (check out Psalm 139:17-18).
God is doing some great things and I will be putting up more blogs because there is so much to talk about. Pray for me please because I feel God laying on my heart to preach... Not necessarily long term but while I'm here. I've been worrying about it cause my Spanish isn't good enough to preach but then it dawned on me... "Why do I feel I have to do it Spanish?" Lydia can translate cause that is what she does... Pastor Paul even affirmed it and I hadn't said anything to him. When I say preaching I don't mean in a church but rather with small groups of kids and the orphanage and the school. I will be praying tough for the right time and I think God will guide us into it. Anyway I'm learning what it means to work in a team even though at times I find it very hard.
Well, I love you guys and even if I don't know everyone who is reading these. If you do read my blog and you don't officially "follow" me on the blog please comment somehow and let me know. It's good to know that you are because it encourages me to keep going. It is hard work, not like anything I've done before. The kids we are around are the very center the love of God but they are the very product of the fallen world we live in. The ends of the earth is where we are to take the gospel and I can tell you there is no one left after these little ones in that pecking order.

Michael, I am looking for your comments every day. David
ReplyDeleteHey, Sweetheart! God bless you and your work! Uncle Shawn and I are so proud of you! If you need any help with your Blogs, do not hesitate to ask. We love you!
ReplyDeleteHey Buddy! God is good all the time! and all the time God is good! I remember that from Faith UMC and Pastor Bill. What an amazing journey. It's kind of like a dream, and I feel like I've seen this before. I always knew you would be preaching, and I pray continuously that you will reach the young hearts of these children that God loves so much. You are a blessing to my heart, son. Speak from your heart...everything that you have been through has prepared you for a time just like this. Your trials have been different, but they have helped you to become compassionate and loving. Love...the universal language. A smile...the universal love. Looks like in the photo that your young friend has both. God bless you and keep you safe. I am proud of you. Momma
ReplyDeleteMichael,
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited to be reading about what God is doing. it is clear that He has you there for some very specific purposes and I know that as you walk in obedience each day He will give you what you need to do so. You're in my prayers daily. :)