I was recently struck by how attached we have become to the
world of electronics and cyberspace.
Yes, we do depend on email for so many things, but it was a shock when
our internet server went down for 2½ days and we didn’t have communication with
anyone. First, of course, was the fact
that we had nothing from our family…that is a hard thing. Then I thought back to when we first came to
Haiti in 1983…our only communication with family (and others) was slow snail
mail. We got mail once a month the first
few months here. Then we got it every
other week…wow…loved having that. Then
it went to once a week and now twice a week.
But the turn around on a letter could be 3 to 4 weeks. NOW?
Instantly we get a reply. Are we
spoiled by all of this technology? Very
definitely.
But when I realized how much of my end of our ministry
depends on technology I was shocked. Not
just internet, but simple things like computer work. I would guess I spend probably an average of
4 hours a day doing things on the computer, and a lot of that is for other
people, not for us alone.
So this morning, while doing my Bible study and prayer time,
I realized, wow…I don’t need technology for that. It IS an immediate connection, without
technology to the One who is in control and has control over all things. Prayer and communication with the Lord
doesn’t require anything except a calm and quite heart and an open channel to
Him.
Yes, I AM thankful for technology, even if I don’t
understand how almost all of it works.
It lets me serve the Lord by helping others with many things. But I have to go back to being thankful for
the One who has given knowledge and wisdom to create these things.
We’ve been busy and trying to keep things going here, like
always. We are sort of in the rainy
season, but praise God it isn’t as strong as in years past. The rains come (and yes, the roof leaks), but
then the sun comes out and we can do things outside of the house.
I had shared how I am trying to help the IDADEE orphanage
again. Well, I had mentioned to
Veronique that I would love to get some updated photos of the kids. In my mind, I was thinking of going out there
and catching the kids playing, eating and just “being kids”. Just after noon last Sunday, Vero came in and
said, “Mom, the bus is here with the kids, for pictures.” YUP, 40 kids and some adults were in the yard
waiting for me. What an experience…have
you ever tried to herd chickens? That is
sort of like what I faced. The kids were
great, no problem there, but they were all so excited. And each one wanted to be first for
pictures. Had some fun times trying to
get the pics done and it was finally accomplished. Until that night when I found I was missing
ONE picture. And some of these kiddos
were real cut ups. Goofy smiles and
trying to show muscles…you know, just like normal kids. But it was a joy, too. As they got back on the bus, Vero gave each
one a piece of candy…then as the bus started moving, I heard, “BYE
GRANDMA!!!” over and over. I loved it.
An added note here, check out the IDADEE blog...you can see some of the children there, and especially the new kiddos!! www.IDADEEchildrenshome.blogspot.com
One of the fellows Don had used to help with building
projects lost a leg a few years ago. He is a great mason. First, through MFI we
had gotten him a “PET”…(Personal Energy Transportation). And he
was so very thankful. Then, we had arranged for a prosthetic leg for him and he
was so happy to be able to walk again. He did get himself a bicycle, and
amazingly was able to peddle it. Don
just got him a tire for his bike, so he can get around again. It’s things like
this that make our heart feel good.
Being able to help where there would be no help. And then add in to
that, those who have received the buckets from our bucket ministry, all the
kids who are now in school, those whose medical bills are paid, and medicine
purchased, and all because of those of you who have helped us through prayer
and support. We wanted to add a very
sincere THANK YOU for standing with us in our ministry!
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