A gift from God

You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving. Amy Carmichael

This last week the Lord gave me an unexpected gift. I traveled down to a church camp with my pastor and his family. I met 5 adopted girls. (The next best thing to being back in Ecuador!) They quickly became a joy and blessings. I was able to have just a taste of what life looks like for them...the struggles and joys, the heartaches and pains, they have lost so much but they are gaining so much more in Christ! He is providing for them, caring for them, binding their wounds and broken hearts. It was amazing to see them with their parents and friends

It was such an amazing, unexpected gift from God. I found myself being drawn to tears more than once throughout the weekend. It was so much more than I would have thought or imagined that God would allow me to see in part, the continuing journey of these sweet adopted children so closely. These ones who have suffered more than any other children I know.

I went down with only the hope of having a little Rest & Relaxation, but I was blessed beyond measure with hospitality, friendships, fellowship, spiritual encouragement and renewing. God is an awesome God!