We had Randy and Nanda Haveman as guests for a week. That is the awesome news; the bad news was that they came during Hurricane Noel. Hopefully this means they will have to come back when the sun shines more. While they were here, we were able to show them the villages we work in and the poverty that needs to be addressed. They worked with us side by side and even more importantly, they worked with the poor and destitute. I know it made an impression on them as it has on us and we are very thankful there are people who continually support us in the ongoing work. The only thing that makes working at addressing the problems and issues of spiritual darkness, poverty, sickness and lack of education seem impossible is when everyone who can give hope and relief, stop.
I am reminded of what I read recently in
Matthew 22: 35-39 One Pharisee who was an expert on the Law of Moses, asked Jesus this question to test Him: “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the most important?” Jesus answered, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul and all your mind” This is the first and most important command. And the second is like unto it: “Love your neighbour as you love yourself.”
The last day they were here we stopped at the ocean on our way to the airport so they could put their feet in the water one last time. Unfortunately for the 7 days they were in the Dominican Republic, it didn't rain about 3 days, thanks to our hurricane friend Noel.
1 comment:
You are awesome hosts! You know what they say about the weather: Everyone complains, but no one does anything about it. Part of me enjoyed the wild storms down there, but hurt for the poor folk that were continually flooded out. Notes to self: move to higher ground, and install rain gutters!
Thanks for blogging... always good to look through a window into your world.
Brian
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