Merry

I am currently merry.   It won't stay that way, but that's ok.  I have peace beyond understanding...well, when I remember Him who gives such peace.  

We prayed as a leadership yesterday for requests we all had...some overwhelming health concerns, big meetings/things to do, covering vacations in the clinic for the next couple weeks, things that need to get done/be accomplished/finished, hiring needs going into 2023.  

It wasn't all good or fun but regardless, we left merry and at peace.  

The Christmas card here is from one of the unsponsored children in The Milk Project in Las Botijas. 

​We have all the kids fill out the cards even though every year some don't have sponsors, because the alternative is more depressing.  In fact...God is their sponsor, that we can keep going while we look for more people to keep this going.  

I used to cry reading those cards, because I didn't have that perspective. 

While of late there has been a lot of potential stress, I am trying to keep on the other side of merry...the peaceful side beyond my own understanding.  

I thought it was a reminder that others might appreciate.  This season gets filled with lots of expectations, lots of sometimes misplaces priorities and focus.  

While this card is from Rina, I thought I would great you with her same words meant for an unknown sponsor.  I send them to all of you, those known and unknown, as well: "I greet you with love and affection. I thank God for the opportunity you have given me.  Thank you for supporting us.  We are praying for you, that God will continue to bless you this Christmas and may God keep you always.  May you have a Merry Christmas with your family."