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Saturday, June 11, 2011

Saturday worship

we started off the day with breakfast in town...we picked up our last few souvenirs before we head home tomorrow. Katie picked us up in town and we headed out to Buzica. I havent had pictures for the past few days because Gwen and I have had a videographer/photographer filming for 147 Million Orphans. Today, however, I kept my phone with me and snapped a few pictures for myself! When we arrived, the music and bible study was just getting started. I cannot believe what was once an open field now holds daily "get togethers" to share the love of Christ with this community. The last time that I saw Auntie Joanne she had a 2 year old strapped to her back while cooking the food for Amazima. She practically tackled me when our eyes met. We gained our balance and shared what was going on in each of our lives. She grabbed my hand and led me to the corner, lifted a blanket and showed me her child "Innocent" who is 3 weeks old. PRECIOUS! I held him for the next hour. He grunted like a little pig. I really wanted to stick him in my pocket and bring him home!!

Gwen, Grace and I served the children their lunch (one our favorite things to do) It is such a blessing to look each and every child in the eyes. Their smiles are so thankful. Their faces light up like a beam of sunshine. I am so proud of Katie for pushing forward and continuing to serve this community in such a mighty way. This country is virtually IMPOSSIBLE to get things done in a timely manner. The Lord has given her a group of support here. They work so hard and GET IT DONE! The Amazima team is UNBELIEVABLE.

(and I can't forget Franko! He got out of his cage, so we took the opportunity to give him some love!!)




We came home to put the little ones down for naps and a friend met us at the door saying that a lady had a baby, but she was still bleeding. SO, we all jumped back in the car and headed to a guest house where the lady had just delivered a little girl. Katie went in and talked to the lady and she was still in a lot of pain. WHile Katie treated the sweet woman, Gwen, Grace and I go tto hold her bundle of joy...just a few hours old!! The lady had two sisters with her. They had their other children with them...quite a crowd welcoming this new little bitty to the family! WHen we finally made it back to Katie's there was a man waiting in her yard that had an absessed hole in his stomach and wanted Katie to treat him. I MEAN WHAT IN THE WORLD!?!?!

I absolutely love to watch Katie minister to these people. She comes alive. SHe was MADE for this. He has gifted her. I am so proud of my sweet friend who lives the craziest life that is so full of love, joy, heartache, and pain. Her dependency on Christ encourages my faith walk each and every day.









4 comments:

Home Project Manager said...

Love these posts!

We received our June numbers last night and today we ran a 5k in Orlando, FL for Zoe's Ministry. This ministry empowers African orphans. I suited up this morning, which included my NEW 147 Million Orphans running sack. I broke down towards the finish line in emotion of what the run means globally and personally.

Anyway, your cinch sack was just what we needed for all our stuff! I'll have some photos up on our blog shortly today.

God Bless!

Erika Reiner
Orlando, FL

Anonymous said...

Love the update! Thank you, I've been praying for you all, and the ones at home. What an amazing experience. So excited for the life ahead for your dear Grace. How cool to do all this at her age! What a blessing to see her mom live out her faith and DO something. Press on!!
Laura Jones

Colleen said...

I LOVE reading all your sweet posts about all the things going on in UG! Your previous post about all the "Josie Love's" made me cry. So glad you, Grace and Gwen got to go back and love on Kaite! :)
xoxo
Colleen

Anonymous said...

beautiful!!!

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