(A Place Called Simplicity)
I have waited a long time to post this update/video. This is truly the work of Almighty God. No man could have planned it this way. No person could have orchestrated the timing so perfectly. No human can write a story like this. Except God.
Today, In Uganda, Praise, her children and the entire village of Matugga-Bubaale will forever have access to safe, clean water. Why? Because a body of believers from Petaluma, CA stepped out in faith, believing that God is so much bigger than our present circumstances.
And a precious little boy from Santa Rosa CA, born March 2, 2012, already in the hands of Jesus, will forever play a beautiful part in the lives of people half way around the world.
Why? Because it's all part of His grander plan.
Enjoy this video and see how all these pieces of this amazing story came together. After months of planning, preparing, and fundraising.... the well was completed on the 1 year anniversary of baby Jonah entering the arms of Jesus. - I pray we all see how huge this is. At lease I think it's huge! You can not put God in a box. E.V.E.R.
All the money was raised through a family started (soon-to-be) non-profit that bakes fresh yummy bread and sells the bread. 100% of all the money raised goes to meet the urgent needs of orphans in Uganda. The ministry is called "Bread for Life Ministries".
My blog tells the whole story!
Early June the website will be launched.
www.bread4lifeministries.org
God is good all the time and all the time GOD IS GOOD!
Praise HIM!
We are so thankful for Linny and Dwight!
They have encouraged me to step out in faith in a way I never thought I could. Because of that, together, we are making a difference. It's so awesome.
(And fun. Literally!)
Today our family is on a mission. However, our story began back in 2003. We were married, blessed with 3 beautiful children and the world’s best loving little Shiz-Tu of a man-dog! (We really love him. Probably too much. But that is not what this blog is about!)
My husbands name is Chris but my kids and I call him ‘Papa’! We have been married for over 8 years. We have seen some amazing mountain tops in our marriage and we have also swam in the depths of the oceans floor. We know that God is alive, working and ALL POWERFUL. We are living proof!
Our children are amazing. They REALLY do make us laugh. So many times we just look at each other and shake our heads because they are so cute and unpredictable. They force us to learn humility, mercy and grace constantly and we fail daily. It’s actually very sobering.
We are completely broken people. Sinners in need of grace, forgiveness and mercy like you need air and water. We give our brokenness to Jesus. We turn in all our failures and sinful ways in hopes that Jesus will use these vessels (our lives, our bodies) for His ultimate and complete Glory and unto His Kingdom.
What is this blog about? It’s about Jesus and Orphans!
As you will read, we are now on a mission. To love the orphan! To serve HIS children and help provide for any urgent needs we encounter.
We originally were praying about adoption. However, we are now praying that the Lord would just SEND US, if that is His plan.
We have started a ministry called, "Bread For Life" and we bake and sell bread to help raise money for children in need. It began in December of 2011, we have raised almost $20,000! This little ministry is being turned into a non-profit and we are seeking the Lord for what He has in store for us next.
If you can get past all the misspelled words, run on sentences and confusing grammar than sit back and be encouraged! God is on the move in our hearts and we are thrilled! We invite you to laugh, cry, pray, rejoice and hope that Christ be glorified through our lives.
There is a war to fight and we are headed to battle!
This is our mission, Our Story.
(To start at the beginning of our blog, 
Adoption Timeline: May 23, 2011 Passports * June 6, 2011 Fingerprinting * Getting paperwork completed for homestudy * Woe, hold up... Lord are you calling us... are we to "GO!" and adopt/serve/teach/love/feed? ... Hold on. This calling just got a lot more exciting! Stay tuned!
I found your blog from A Place Called Simplicity. We used to live in Santa Rosa! (We're near Sac now.) I'm sorry for the loss of your son, but I'm glad to see that good has come through your pain. We lost a son (second trimester miscarriage) many years ago. I hope this new well brings you comfort as well as remembrance.
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DeleteThank you for your comment! Jonah is actually not my son. He is the son of a couple in our church. We were able to do this well as a gift and surprise for them. Isn't it just the Lord to bring it full circle on exactly the same date, just one year later? Only God!
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I know only a loss like that is something the Lord can mend and heal. I trust you have experienced His great love and mercy!
Blessings,
Robin
Robin, thank you for sharing. I am sorry about little Jonah. March 2, 2012 has significant meaning for our family. It is the day our first granddaughter, Charlotte Rose, was born. It was also our Abigail's 29th birthday.
ReplyDeleteI am grateful that Praise's children have clean water as does the village. Bless you my friend and thank you for linking to Memorial Box Monday.
Linny,
DeleteI pray you and Dwight are blessed by this well as it is a true reflection of your unselfish, unending love for the orphan and serving them. You are a true example to the world and have witnessed and ministered to me in ways you will never understand. We love yo guys and pray for you all the time! xox
~Robin
Beautiful story! Bless you in your dedication and commitment to serving God and others...
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