One of the more interesting and event filled duties of my time here is the monthly shopping trip for the “Mommies”. This is usually the better part of a day, starting at 08H00 and being finished around 14H00.

Sometimes we go to the bank first, and may have several stops along the way. Sometimes it involves getting gas bottles refilled. On a light day we only go to Fruit & Veg; Woerman Brock; Mega Save; Primo Schlacteri; and finish at Shoprite.

We have had days when we started at 08H00 and finished at 17H00. We now have to take a trailer in order to fit all the groceries purchased and the people doing the purchasing. All in all, this makes for a fun and good fellowship day.

I have also increased my knowledge about pricing here in Namibia.

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Personal Greeting

As someone told me a miraculous story of God pertaining to a spina bifida child (like Elizabeth), I was moved to consider had I ever witnessed a miracle of healing.  As I was contemplating this thought the Spirit quickly reminded me that I am a witness to miraculous healing every day – emotional, spiritual and physical.  I was most reminded of my own family and how God is working a miracle daily in the life of Daniel and Vuola and thus in all my family.  Psalm 77 tells us “You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among your people.” Verse 14.  God is working miracles daily in my life, in the life of my family, in the life of the ministry and on it goes.  Getting caught up in the challenges of day to day living I almost forgot to take note of what God is busy with in my midst.  Giving every day a chance it is my hearts desire to take inventory and to praise God for his love, faithfulness, and involvement in my life.  As you look at your own life may God manifest Himself in grace giving you a glimpse of what He does daily on your behalf.  I certainly never forget the miracle of 10.5 years in ministry that has been girded in prayer and finances from you.  A thank you is not enough but all I have.

What’s Next

• Changes are brewing as we consider how to best educate our high school children.  The Graham family visited a town about 4 hours from Arandis to consider overseeing a project that would include a boarding situation for 12 of our high school students in 2011.  Without education a cycle of poverty and all that goes with that will continue.  Before making a major decision like this we await clear direction from the Lord.
• Toivo’s future is still a big unknown.
• Jonathan has been placed in my official care the last weekend in June.  His future is unclear as we await a meeting with a social worker as well as an investigation into his home environment.  Turning three in just a few weeks he is the size of a 12 month old!
• Josephine arrived the 28^th of June for three months.  Her task will be to live and breath alongside of  Zuelery and Anna with a goal of making a positive mark on their lives. Read the rest of this entry