Monday, November 12, 2012

celebrating 59 years of God's goodness

Last month, I celebrated 59 years of life! Wow, I seem to be getting older! When I think about why God would see fit to create my life, I stand in awe at how He has blessed me.  I was five years old when and I sang and prayed "into my heart, into my heart, come into my heart, Lord Jesus. Come in today. Come in to stay. Come into my heart, Lord Jesus." Funny how I can remember doing that but forgot where I put my phone 20 minutes ago! Anyone else ever feel that way?  I remember missionaries coming to our church and showing their "slides". Oh how I wanted to go to Africa and see the people and tell them about Jesus!

God certainly has put me in an "awe" position here in Uganda, East Africa. I stand in awe of Him and how He is using our family and blessing us as well. Dustin works longs hours at the new babies home. We will be moving at the end of November and I feel like saying "ready or not, here we come!" There is much work left to be done, but we are moving. The home will be safe for the children and a very happy place, but just not compete. It will take you, me and anyone else that wants to join in giving financially, praying, visiting, painting, cleaning, packing etc. We are so happy to see it coming together.
 http://amanibabycottage.org/help-us-give-51-babies-a-new-home

I am working on "coming together" as well. There are two families that will be traveling here to Uganda to go to court for their forever family children! This is the most exciting, terrifying, hard-working, joyous, fulfilled time my work here. When a parent holds their child for the first time, all of us pretty much "lose it". The mommas are rejoicing, we are crying and laughing, and the children are wondering! It is amazing!

Have you learned about GOD"S timing in your life? Well, here I am 54 years later after giving my heart to Jesus, living in Africa, living a dream God put in my heart as just a little one loving Him. Don't under estimate what your children tell you. Teach them, train them, love them and listen to them. Who knows? Maybe there is a missionary in your family just waiting on God's timing!