March 2010

Behold I am the Lord; the God of all flesh is anything too difficult for Me?
Jeremiah 32:27

So much has happened since my last update in November after Denisha passed away. It took awhile to adjust to the changes in our home but God our Creator is so very faithful and has helped us through once again.
Christmas day we had Marisol and her children over to celebrate together with eating and playing games. That afternoon we received a call telling us of the death of a dear friend. This young man was only in his early twenties and died of AIDS. He had received Jesus as his personal Savior and was looking forward to his heavenly home. On a recent visit he had shared that he could picture Brian extending his hand to welcome him in and would also talk about looking forward to seeing Denisha walking and no longer crippled. We joined the family for the wake Christmas night and the funeral the next day.
On December 27th we all felt blessed that Jim and Anna, missionaries from Placencia, who came out to Spanish Lookout joining some friends there to do an outreach concert. Jim and Anna are our friends who faithfully made the three hour trip every Sunday night to minister to Cory and I as well as the rest of the body at our church for the first six months after Brian passed away. They have been busy with their church in their area now, so we do feel very blessed when we get to see them.
In early January the Social Worker called to see if I would be available to take care of a two month old baby boy who had been removed from his home. We had this bundle of joy for two weeks. I was very blessed that the Social Worker took my advice and placed him with Joel and Denise who are missionaries in Belize City. They are fostering him while they work through the adoption process. His name is Isaiah Timothy. Please pray all goes smoothly and that they can get the paper work done as quickly as possible.
At the end of January a couple in our church lost their 34 year old son who died suddenly while traveling in the states. This young man had previously been diagnosed with an aneurysm and the family knew there was always the possibility that it could rupture at any time. The week before he left for his trip he told his Dad that he was ready to meet God as he had God living in his heart. Despite this, the suddenness of his death has been very hard on the family. My heart goes out to his common-in-law wife- what a blessing to see her in church after praying for her.
As you read this you might be wondering about all the death and sadness in our lives. Through all we have experienced the Lord has taught me much about grieving and supporting those who grieve. I praise Him for His mercy and grace during difficult times. He has truly blessed us! My friend Parthenia has encouraged me to write down what God has shown me. I hope to be able to share that with you in a future update. On a happier note, we had our annual missionary get-together at Caye Caulker in February. It was a real blessing to listen to what others are going through and how God is working in their lives. There were five or six families represented there and what a blessing each one was to both Cory and I. Cory was able to go fishing and he caught three fish. We both got a little too much sun. Next time we will remember to put the sunscreen on!
Tuesday morning several ladies come to my home to read and study the books of first and second Peter. Then every first and third Thursday of the month the ladies from the Baptist church get together to work through the book by Kay Arthur “Lord, Teach Me to Pray in 28 Days.” I am so blessed to be around ladies who truly have a heart to pray and to spread the gospel.
Thanks again for your prayers, for your love and support. We love each one of you and always love to hear from you. The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace. ~ Numbers 6:24-26