The container saga continues....

Here we are... now 2 months into the wait for the Christmas container. Do I seem frustrated? You bet I am. It is everyday that we sit here, wondering what we can accomplish, when we have to wait to see if they will call and say come right now and get the container. This whole last week, AGAIN, it's been "maybe today". Then later in the afternoon, it's "they say tomorrow morning we'll get the papers." Each and every day it's been like this for two months. "Lord, please show me what you are trying to teach me and help me learn it quickly!" I really, really am trying to turn this all over to the Lord, but it's SO DIFFICULT when you have to sit daily and wait for someone who is just trying to show his power over the whole country.

Well, enough about such items. We have praises to share, too. We finally had a team from our home church come to work and visit. They did a pastors conference, and some work in a clinic, and they visited several other missions, to see what is happening here. It was a great team and we were so blessed by them being here with us. An added blessing was our son and grandson on the trip. Two years ago, Dale came with his oldest son. This year, his middle son came along. Both times Dale taught pastors at a conference. His heart for the people shows through each time. The funny part is that both times, two years ago, and this year, half way through his teaching, he switched from English to Creole, without knowing it. The translator was great!! He simply switched from Creole to English. When the laughing started, Dale paused to see what was wrong. It was a fun time and a learning time for everyone. The team left on Tuesday and our son and grandson were able to stay until Thursday. What a joy for us to be able to spend some quality time with them.

Each team that has come down, came with the hopes of helping unload the container. I guess they were able to see some of our waiting time... and frustrations... when you can't control things or make them happen when you want them to. The sad part is, most of them had things they needed to use on their trip, in the container. But the Lord was there each and every time and showed them HE was able to supply and they needed to depend on Him, not themselves. It really was awesome to see how the Lord helped each team "made do" with what they could find.

In another week and a half we have a team coming down to help distribute some of the Christmas bags... which are STILL on the container. What will happen if it's not here? Who knows... well, GOD knows, and He'll be there helping them see what HE wants them to see. There was a phrase we learned a long time ago and it's so "in our face" right now. It is, "When you walk with the Lord, you don't get bored!!" He sure is keeping us on our toes.

Abbie is growing and talking more and more. She is 2 1/2 and going on 15. Wish I had a just a small portion of her energy. She is really keeping us young, not age wise, but activity wise. And her stories keep us in stitches. She has a very active mind.

I'll try to post some pictures soon of things from the last couple of weeks. Till then, keep praying and let the Lord shine in your life!!

Karen