It seems like time rushes by and we can't figure out where it went. The dental team has returned home. It's amazing how much they accomplished with so little. But the really neat thing is that they found most of the supplies they needed here in country. God was definitely watching out for them the whole time. We had a great week with them. They saw SO many patients and it's overwhelming how much was accomplished in hard circumstances. Several people have requested they consider coming twice a year. It's now a matter for prayer. Please keep that on your prayer list. This picture shows the three hygienists and the three dentists (in the background) at work.
Last Sunday we went to the Mont Joli hotel with the team. Had a good meal and they got to swim, too. We had Abbie along. She went in and sort of splashed on the edges, where there is a ledge. Then all of a sudden, in she went...WAY over her head. None of the team were there at the moment, so I went in after her, fully clothed. I had NOT intended on swimming. Got her up on the edge and wiped her face and the little stinker SMILED at me. No fear at all. She fell in again later on, but was right next to one of the team members, who grabbed her immediately. I had a hard time the next two days, thinking of what COULD have happened to her. Here is Abbie with Eric, one of the dentists. (Grandpa in the background).
The team left on Tuesday, and STILL no container. What a frustrating time, yet what a miraculous time, too. God showed us HE was in control, not us, and it worked out great. The problem is still with us. We were told Thursday that we would be able to get the container on Friday. Well, Friday at about 11 AM, we got word that we COULD have gotten it, but there was no room at the docks to put it down so it could be inspected. So, they told us that today we could come and get it. Does it surprise you that we got the SAME message today? Nope, no room to put the container down to be inspected. Now they are promising it to us on Monday... we will believe it when we see it. The problem now is that we have another team coming on Tuesday. It's a team from our home church. We are so excited they are coming. And our son and grandson will be on it, too. Another added blessing for us. If the container comes on Monday, much of the cargo will be stored in the dorm until different missions can come and get it. This will take up space the team would normally utilize. Pray about this with us.Now the next saga comes in... the team is spending a day and a half at a clinic right near here, which is great. Then on Thursday and Friday, they are doing a conference for pastors and their wives. Well, today the pastor came to talk to me. The conference WILL take place, but it might be without the pastor from the church. He is having heart problems and is heading to the Dominican tomorrow. He hopes he will be back in time for the conference. He is an excellent man, and has made arrangements so that if he can't make it, it will still take place with others in charge. Pray for Pastor Codo. He is a wonderful pastor and we really need to lift him up in prayer.
MFI is still going strong. But can always use your prayers. They face a lot of struggles. Since the move to Fort Pierce, their passenger load has decreased. We know the move was something the Lord worked out and we are in awe as to what HE has done so far. But He will need to bring about another miracle to keep MFI moving. They may have to raise their rates, which for some missionaries would make it difficult, but they are way below not only the other airlines, but the other mission air services, too. So pray for them as they make the decisions that have to be made. We pray the Lord will give them wisdom and peace in their decisions.
Our weather is cool, and really nice. The rains have stopped for a time and we appreciate that. But with the temperatures down in the low 70's at night, a lot of people are getting sick. For Americans, this would be ideal. For Haitians (and us transplants) it's COLD when it gets down to 70. So, pray for those who are suffering from this weather.
I've been re-reading some books by Francine Rivers. They are the series of 5 about women in the Bible. Very humbling when you think of what some of those women had to go through. And we complain about such mundane things here. Sure opens your eyes to their dependence on the Lord for all things. Brings to mind the 23rd Psalm. "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death..." Sometimes our experiences make us FEEL like we are there, But then the Lord steps in and shows us He can lift us up and keep us in His care. We lift up our lives to Him daily and ask Him to take charge. I remember the bumper sticker that read, "If God is your co-pilot, change seats." That is SO true in our lives. We need to depend on Him FIRST and then go from there.
Back to work and study, so you all have a super great evening, and a really wonderful Sunday with the Lord!! May every day be filled with the presence of the creator of all things!! See you here, there or in the air.....
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