Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Amazing Grace

Was privileged to hold a one week old baby girl today. Beautiful head of dark black hair and just as alert as you would ever want a newborn to be. Fe, her mother almost died last week giving birth to her due to internal bleeding but is doing fine now. We went to encourage her and pray over her. Her husband was not with her for the birth and will not meet his new daughter until December when he comes from Bahrain (where he is working) and take his family back there to live. Wish "candid camera" had been hiding when we were walking up to Fe's house because a dog came out around a corner to attack us and I jumped and screamed...luckily he was on a chain!! Thank you Lord!!

Debbie and I are working out the details on a "couples night" that Jake and I will host this Saturday night. Timothy wants to encourage the couples of the church to work on their marriages and make them a priority in their lives. We hope to try and create a romantic atmosphere for them, share some experiences, some humor and fun! Pray about this for me as those of you who know me well, know I do NOT like getting up in front of people AT ALL....God continues to stretch me...I may be so limber that when I return that I can take that Yoga class that I have been putting off!!

You all know it is rainy season here but God has blessed us today with NO rain...so far. It is 6:30pm and we have Praise and Prayer at 7:15 until about 9pm...so we don't have to be outside until we leave for dinner after 9pm. We have actually been blessed with the rain because it drowns the mosquitoes and cools off the temperature!

This is all for now oh faithful followers; thank you all for your constant prayers, we feel them so much and are so grateful! Love to all, Connie

4 comments:

  1. Connie, don't forget you will have Debbie right beside you when you are leading the couples time and that will give you all the courage you need!!! What a blessing to be able to minister to Fe. In just 2 months you will be holding your own little grandbaby #5! Hugs and prayers!

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  2. This is right up you and debbie alley...reminds me of the Christmas Dinner fundraiser that prepared you two for this "stretch" from Tim. This " stretch idea would be a great topic for Mariel & Adam on Saturday for the Youth Group. hint hint. Love, miss and praying for you guys always.

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  3. It sounds like God is working overtime on this mission trip. I definately share your sentiments on everything from the hospitality of the people there to the ferocity of Philippene cocroaches!! It sounds like you are all having an amazing, life changing trip. Just cherish every moment because before you know it you'll be back stateside... I love you guys, God bless, keep up the good work!! -----Zachary

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  4. Praying for couples - right up my ally. I'll get right on it!

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