Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Eph. 6:10, 12
We've been dealing with discouragement the last few weeks and last night the Lord showed me these verses and I recognized the reason for our battle. But, God also gives us the tools needed to fight this battle and we are not defeated! Praise Him!
March 22 -29 there was Bible School here in Tecate. Regina was able to attend the classes and really enjoyed her week! There were around 50 people there with staff and students. The part that we played in the school was caring for children here so that the staff from here could attend. Phil's, Greivin's & Gordon's came to help us and we had 3 PA girls here that did a wonderful job filling in on short notice too. We had cooking, cleaning, laundry and childcare so it seemed our cups were overflowing at times. That was the week for the stomach virus to hit hard here and we had many babies and others with vomiting and diarrhea every day. "This baby needs medicine." "Did you give this one anything?" "He won't drink his milk" "Child x is sick" These and many others seemed to be the story of my days that week. The sickness included Dustin and by Sat. Lorne too. The board came on Sat and they took care of the children that day so we had less responsibility for a day.
On Sunday everyone was here for church and lunch. We were asked to give a program on Sunday and had spent a number of nights practicing earlier. Try giving a program with 37 children. It went very well considering the possibilities. Then the Bible School chorus sang for a while. That was heavenly! The English songs were like medicine to my weary soul!!
Now this week it seemed the trials continued... Thurs. Tania got hurt and we needed to take her to the ER. She is doing fine now, Thank God! Regina was sick with sore throat and ran fever for 4 days, then on Fri we took her to the Dr and got meds. Today she feels some better but not real good yet. Last eve Lorne started to feel ill and by this morning was down and hasn't been well all day. Then this afternoon the boys were playing backyard football and Ismael got hurt. They took him to the ER now too. Seemed like a possible broken collarbone.
We found out this week that Noemy, one of our Mom's, plans to go home to Costa Rica to stay. She doesn't have a definite date yet but changes are coming.
In spite of all these things I can truly say God is with us! He just wants all of our attention. Pray for us that we could be faithful even thru the trials.
5 comments:
Wow!!! That is a lot! I had thought there was a lot going on and a lot of change here. I pray your elasticity holds, so you can continue to stretch when you need to. And also that you will find more good people to come help! Wow, Noemy will leave a big hole there!
Did I tell you Earl Nisly's Matthew is coming to Chief?
Sounds like there is a lot goin on and I want you to know I'm thinkin about ya and prayin for ya! Psalm 139. Luv ya'll - Ang
May you feel Gods presence near you this week,praying that everyone will return to good health soon, wow i can not imagine so many babies sick at one time, poor little dears! love liz
A good morning to you! Hugs and prayers, mom
HI!!!!!!!! Just wondering how ya'll are doin' and how things are going???
Love ya
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