It was an incredible weekend. We had the big World Vision Caregiver Kit Build at Lakeside, our Malawi team was commissioned on Saturday, we had sign-ups to sponsor kids through World Vision all weekend, my Sweetie came home from the Philippines, and I was still trying to check things off my list of things to do before I left for Africa. There was a lot to do but it went great! The kit build went smoothly and we built 750 caregiver kits Saturday morning - what a blessing!! Our team was prayed over Saturday evening, so we now all feel fortified before going out into the "battlefield." Marilee Pierce-Dunker from World Vision told some amazing stories all weekend and over 150 new children are being sponsored through Lakeside! WOW! And my Sweetie and I got to have some nice dinners together and catch up a little bit. I know this week is going to fly by, so I am grateful for every minute with him before I leave. I do still have quite a few things on my to-do list but, God-willing, I'll get them all done before I go.
I just love being involved in projects like what we did with World Vision. We are called to care for widows and orphans over and over in Scripture and my heart just fills to the brim when I get to do some little thing to help them. I see pictures of those cute little kiddo faces, or the women who work so hard and have so little, and my heart swells. I wish I could help every one of them but I do what I can. My little bit of time or monthly sponsorship for some kids changes LIVES and that's what it's about. Thank you so much for helping me to help many by helping me go to Africa. That's a tongue-twister! But it's true - I couldn't go on this trip without the support of my friends and family here at home, so thank you. Together, we will help many.
Much love,
~ Pam
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