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Today's Chaos

A very heavy chair fell on my foot.  It's swollen and bruised and really hurts.  I'm working two jobs that are entirely on my feet right now, so it scares me to think this might be worse when I wake up.  I'm praying that ice and rest do their job overnight and that I can work tomorrow with no pain!

Today's Grace and Gratitude

Charles is doing very well in Senegal.   He says that he's seen and experienced so much that it's difficult to even explain.  Today he spent time with the people in the village, including the village elder and many of the children.   He ate a communal meal, heard amazing testimony of a miracle, and met incredible people.  He wants to take us all there some day.  Kaitlin and Jonathan are both ready!

Isaiah 41:10 
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” 






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