A little bummed today. Why? Well, because today is a HUGE ministry day in the South Cone. We have had it planned for almost 2 weeks. John is going to 3 different locations to lead Bible Studies or preach with a national partner. The entire family was going to go. Unfortunately, little Jaxson Dean is still sick with the flu. He has been running around 103 for 6 days now. We thought he would be better by now. So, I am home with Jaxson and Avery taking care of them while John went with the national and the two older kids. I will let you know how it goes for them. This is the 2nd week in a row I have had to miss. :( Bummer!
The other reason I am bumming is because the elevator is NOT working AGAIN!!!!!! At least we had 2 good days of it. Right?!?
I keep telling myself that everything is in the Lord's hand and I will be able to be involved in ministry when the Lord sees fit. But for now, my priority is at home. Maybe next week! :) Si Dios quiere.
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2 comments:
Oh Jessica...I know you must be so disappointed but you are a wonderful mother and your first job in God's ministry is to take care of those precious children He gave you and you do this so well. Chin up girlfriend!
Jessica,
I know exactly how you are feeling...because I have lived it...am living it...and will continue to live it...God is teaching me that oftentimes it is His will that I minister to the ones he gave me first before we ever came here. Being a mom, we are always ministering our family in one way or another, but taking the kids with you into the ministry has its own set of challenges as you will soon find out. Especially if the South Cone is anything like it appears to be or in any way similar to the areas we are serving in. I pray God will direct you and John to ways that you can include the kids, because God finds amazing ways to use them to open doors, as you've already seen in your time there. But at the same time, not only is it taxing on us, but way more taxing o ntheir little bodies then we sometime realize until you've reached the point of them REALLY needing you. So, I will also be praying that God will allow you extra acute-ness and willingness to stay back with them when they rally need you. I am learning to trusst that God knows so much more than I do that He has to have a plan that I just cannot see yet and that me being an example of the way I feel he is leading me at that moment with my kids will be friutful in the lives of the women and children we minister to somewhere down the road...My friend, love those babies and give them everything they need. Being in these areas in tough and they will soon see way more than you've ever wanted them to see. Be aware of their needs and nurture them. It has taken over a year for the girls, especially Audrey, to adapt to the great needs of the kids in the areas we serve and the way they desperately NEED love and attention, even from me HER mom. And it is still tough for them at times to "share." Give it time and God will make a way. LOVE YOU! Brooke :)
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