So last Monday I was getting ready for work when I looked in the mirror and saw that my hair was a total mess.
Before I continue, I realized I haven't written anything about Arizona in a while. A couple of weeks ago a guy named Bernie asked me to tell him why I wanted to take my family to Arizona. He said he liked to hear about how God is working in people's lives. So I spent some time with him telling him how God has broken and re-built me. It started in Yantes, a small town outside of Mexico City, with me seeing the basic needs of children not being met. I was heartbroken. Then on to Australia and the plight of the Aboriginal people. I was once again heartbroken. When I went to Arizona I was not only heartbroken I was moved to do something. God gave me the desire to go and do something.
Well anyway suffice it to say when Bernie and I were done God once again confirmed to me that I am supposed to be in Arizona working with the Apache people.
Back to last Monday. I looked at myself and thought what a complete waste of time. How vain are we! As Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach, an Austrian writer said "We are so vain that we even care for the opinion of those we don't care for. " So I put on my "Tony Hawk" shorts and my new "Oakley" glasses and went to the Post Office. On my way to work I saw this woman. How do I describe her? Put it this way, imagine me in super-low rise, skin tight jeans and a tube top. Right then and there I thought "We need more mirrors not fewer!"
Robert
Last Monday I started my new job with CDF. While I am adjusting to a drive anywhere from 20 minutes to over an hour (depending on traffic) it would be well worth driving several hours for:) The people are wonderful, the organization is helping Churches and Ministries expand the Kingdom, it is amazing to be in a place where you are surrounded by believers, all working together for the purposes of God. I have never experienced this before. So while I get "crushed" on the freeway (those who are not aware of Southern California freeways, there is a portion of our main freeway through the state called I-5, that merges with 2 other main freeways, where those 3 meet is called the "crush" and for VERY good reason.) I am spending that time listening to worship songs, praying and looking forward to my day.
Thank you again for your prayers!!!
Thank you again for your prayers!!!
Earthquake
I woke up with a start last night. I felt an earthquake. Our dog Ginger was sleeping nicely right next to me, I know asleep with a dog but if you met her you would understand, anyway I woke up and there was Ginger looking around with me. I didn't see anything moving but I know I woke up because of an earthquake. Liz didn't say anything and she always feels them. I know it was an earthquake. I checked online to see where the epicenter was, 'cause I know what it was. Nothing on-line except a small one in Baja at 5:30. but that wasn't it. This was way earlier. Then I saw it, a 5.8 earthquake at 1:30 a.m. this had to be it...Wait Vanuatu. It can't be. No earthquake. Then why did I wake up? No elbow in the side. The dog was asleep until I moved around. I know I felt it. I felt the house moving, I heard the house creaking, I was getting up to get the kids in the doorways, thanks dad (his advice along time ago), then everything stopped. No sound, nothing.
If it didn't happen what does this mean? Why did I wake up? Maybe it was a dream. What does an earthquake dream mean anyways? I don't know.
Did anyone else feel an earthquake?
I guess not.
Now I feel stupid. I wrote this whole thing and it didn't even happen.
Sorry to waste your time.
I know it happened,
I know it did,
aargh!
Robert
If it didn't happen what does this mean? Why did I wake up? Maybe it was a dream. What does an earthquake dream mean anyways? I don't know.
Did anyone else feel an earthquake?
I guess not.
Now I feel stupid. I wrote this whole thing and it didn't even happen.
Sorry to waste your time.
I know it happened,
I know it did,
aargh!
Robert
Life goes on...
I've been listening to the Beatles recently and this song brings to my mind just how quickly life goes on. I am starting a new job working with a Christian organization who lends to non-denominational Churches and ministries. I have always worked in secular places, so the idea of freely speaking of my faith at work is new to me. Robert is preparing to lead a team to San Carlos at the end of April, our kids are praying about going. While I know I cannot go on this trip, I am feeling pulled toward going to Australia this summer. I am not sure about my job, or finances, but right now I am praying about it. Robert and I are delving into our studies and really liking the course we are taking. We want/need to start thinking and praying about support raising. We want to make a newsletter mailer, a video/DVD, etc. A friend looked at me this week and said "so what is it, 1 year and a couple of months?" I am not sure of the exact time, but I am sure that God is showing us His path and guidance.
I maintained a journal over the past couple of months which helps me to see God clearly, the times when I was down I can look back and see how He blessed me and answered my prayers. I kept verses in my reading that stood out to me during tough times and I thought I would share one. Psalm 27:14 "wait for the Lord, be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord."
Something always difficult, for those of us who always try to run ahead:) Lessons to be learned, Ob La Di, Ob La Da, Life goes on...
I maintained a journal over the past couple of months which helps me to see God clearly, the times when I was down I can look back and see how He blessed me and answered my prayers. I kept verses in my reading that stood out to me during tough times and I thought I would share one. Psalm 27:14 "wait for the Lord, be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord."
Something always difficult, for those of us who always try to run ahead:) Lessons to be learned, Ob La Di, Ob La Da, Life goes on...
Jesus Wept
So it's been a while since I've posted.
A lot has gone on. We've had our missions week. We were able to speak with almost all 44 of the missionaries KACC supports. What an amazing time. Pastor Shane put our picture up on the screen as an example of someone going out to be missionaries. We were able to speak to a lot of people in our church about Arizona and why we want to go. Then to top off this awe inspiring week we were given a letter from the Pastor and Elders of Ann Street Church of Christ in Australia. They have decided to support us as we transition to Arizona Reservation Ministries. I was speechless and you know me, that's saying something.
Anyway, Liz has been after me to post for a couple of weeks now and I didn't know what to say. Then it really came crashing down. Two of our homeless men died within the span of 2 weeks. Kenny Lommon and David "Junior" Garcia. I didn't really know Kenny all that well, but I did know Junior, he also went by "Chief". He was an Apache from the White River Reservation. I liked him very much. He told me he wanted to go with me to work on the San Carlos Apache Reservation. I miss him.
Today during our Community Assistance another homeless man, Eric, was in tears. In about 4 months he lost three very close friends Kenny, Chief and Alan Crosby.
Then John 11:35 "Jesus wept" made sense to me. Jesus knew that Lazarus would be raised from the dead.
John 11:33-35 "When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. "Where have you laid him?" he asked. "Come and see, Lord," they replied.
Jesus wept. "
He cried when he saw their grief, He cried for them, for their pain.
Today I cried for Eric.
A lot has gone on. We've had our missions week. We were able to speak with almost all 44 of the missionaries KACC supports. What an amazing time. Pastor Shane put our picture up on the screen as an example of someone going out to be missionaries. We were able to speak to a lot of people in our church about Arizona and why we want to go. Then to top off this awe inspiring week we were given a letter from the Pastor and Elders of Ann Street Church of Christ in Australia. They have decided to support us as we transition to Arizona Reservation Ministries. I was speechless and you know me, that's saying something.
Anyway, Liz has been after me to post for a couple of weeks now and I didn't know what to say. Then it really came crashing down. Two of our homeless men died within the span of 2 weeks. Kenny Lommon and David "Junior" Garcia. I didn't really know Kenny all that well, but I did know Junior, he also went by "Chief". He was an Apache from the White River Reservation. I liked him very much. He told me he wanted to go with me to work on the San Carlos Apache Reservation. I miss him.
Today during our Community Assistance another homeless man, Eric, was in tears. In about 4 months he lost three very close friends Kenny, Chief and Alan Crosby.
Then John 11:35 "Jesus wept" made sense to me. Jesus knew that Lazarus would be raised from the dead.
John 11:33-35 "When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. "Where have you laid him?" he asked. "Come and see, Lord," they replied.
Jesus wept. "
He cried when he saw their grief, He cried for them, for their pain.
Today I cried for Eric.
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